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WK59 VEA

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,897 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear discs are worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reg plate lamps are dim

Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,812 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 105,759 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are corroded

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,098 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,838 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,542 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 86,542 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,348 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 82,348 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,648 miles

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

cracking rear tyres

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cracking rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

beam deflectors fitted at time of test

bodywork damage to nearside

Fail 10 Oct 2012 31,355 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

beam deflectors fitted at time of test

bodywork damage to nearside

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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WK59 VEA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK59 VEA, 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 WK59 VEA registered?

WK59 VEA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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