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WL09 AEF

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,087 mi
Last recorded63,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 AEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,087 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 63,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,210 miles

exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

Fail 11 Jun 2018 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

Pass 29 May 2017 46,713 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded and hanging off

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak from gearbox and engine

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 22,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 22,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 19,571 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,932 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 16,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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WL09 AEF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WL09 AEF, 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 WL09 AEF registered?

WL09 AEF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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