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WJ09 ZSG

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 78,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 78,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 75,095 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 75,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,447 miles

Offside Front headlight filled with condensation

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,388 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall worn through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner , back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner , back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,961 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,705 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,172 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded on inner faces

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded on inner faces

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,681 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,897 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 ZSG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

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

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