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WL09 GDK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,968 mi
Last recorded89,968 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 GDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,968 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2024 89,968 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,148 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 87,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,894 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,613 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 70,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,663 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 59,632 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 52,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,060 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Fail 10 May 2018 44,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,689 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 28,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,120 miles

bonnet stay missing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 9,546 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 GDK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GDK, 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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WL09 GDK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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