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WL09 AEK

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,716 mi
Last recorded75,716 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 75,716 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 75,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,320 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 71,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 186 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,988 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 65,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,846 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 52,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,393 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 48,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,803 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 45,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,827 miles

Front under tray support bar corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,091 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 24,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre tread separation (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread separation (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blaces split on ends

Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,300 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 16,293 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,623 miles

NSF Floor bung missing

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,949 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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WL09 AEK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AEK, 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 AEK registered?

WL09 AEK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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