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WJ59 VPP

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 139,814 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 139,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 132,304 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 132,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 115,912 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,689 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,856 miles

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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WJ59 VPP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 WJ59 VPP, 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 WJ59 VPP registered?

WJ59 VPP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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