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WL09 KNR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,624 mi
Last recorded117,624 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 KNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,624 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 117,623 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,315 miles

Rear Silencer clamp insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2020 108,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Silencer clamp insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,921 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 99,892 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damages & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,756 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 87,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,733 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 81,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,626 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,626 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,803 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 67,803 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 57,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,920 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,897 miles

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

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

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 KNR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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