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WJ09 ZSF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,113 mi
Last recorded103,113 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,783 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 88,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 83,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 79,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Exhaust manny/cat heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged At strut mounting bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,407 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,797 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 71,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,727 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,727 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,287 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,287 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 54,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,774 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread on inner edge on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven.

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 ZSF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSF, 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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WJ09 ZSF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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