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WK09 UNB

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,547 mi
Last recorded47,547 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 UNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 47,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 46,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 45,618 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bot perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 45,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Damaged misted & no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bot perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 44,917 miles

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glass damaged (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,173 miles

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,599 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,139 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 42,135 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 38,933 miles

Offside Front rackarm slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,188 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 30,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on sidewall but cant see the cords at time of test

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 26,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,519 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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WK09 UNB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WK09 UNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK09 UNB registered?

WK09 UNB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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