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WM09 FZW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,046 mi
Last recorded131,046 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 FZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 131,046 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabiliser bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wear in shock absorber tube

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,712 miles

Coolant leak Minor leak at radiator. ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Number plate lamp insecure.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,792 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 91,792 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,552 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,906 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,411 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,203 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 42,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,628 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,414 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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WM09 FZW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WM09 FZW, 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 WM09 FZW registered?

WM09 FZW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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