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WJ09 XAR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,677 mi
Last recorded104,677 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XAR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 104,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in the winscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2020 82,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,663 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 70,663 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,724 miles

both front tyres worn to limit,nsr tyre deflated

low oil light on

Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to limit,nsr tyre deflated

low oil light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,402 miles

both rear discs corroded.

os mirror cracked.

os suspension top noisey in operation.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear discs corroded.

os mirror cracked.

os suspension top noisey in operation.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,315 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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WJ09 XAR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ09 XAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ09 XAR registered?

WJ09 XAR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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