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WN09 VHE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,546 mi
Last recorded38,546 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 38,546 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2025 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 32,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,067 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[x2 bushes each side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 30 May 2022 29,140 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 May 2021 26,952 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jun 2020 25,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 May 2019 23,430 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2018 19,912 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2017 16,133 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 16,133 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 12,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 9,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 5,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 4,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,728 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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WN09 VHE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN09 VHE, 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 WN09 VHE registered?

WN09 VHE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for WN09 VHE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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