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WK59 ZVC

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,437 mi
Last recorded115,437 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 115,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Beam corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2024 115,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Beam corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2023 108,110 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,146 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Has one light source not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive wet around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 100,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Bolt loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Has one light source not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive wet around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,079 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective FAR REAR (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT EXHAUST HEATSHEILD LOOSE

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,956 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,422 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust back box rearmost support strap breaking up/corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,787 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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WK59 ZVC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK59 ZVC, 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 WK59 ZVC registered?

WK59 ZVC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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