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WP09 CHZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,038 mi
Last recorded161,038 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 CHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 161,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi in poor condtion

Pass 2 Feb 2023 158,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 157,127 miles

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

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

oil leak under the engine

Fail 7 Feb 2022 157,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

oil leak under the engine

Pass 6 Feb 2021 155,619 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 155,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 152,910 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak At header tank cap. ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mount broken but system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil level dipstick broken.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 146,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,519 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 137,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 135,470 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 135,470 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,257 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

front brake discs very worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

front brake discs very worn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,355 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges tread stepped up

front wiprer blades deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,355 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edges tread stepped up

front wiprer blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,030 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 47,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2012 31,683 miles

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

front discs worn

slight ware in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 29 May 2012 31,683 miles

front discs worn

slight ware in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

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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WP09 CHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WP09 CHZ, 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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WP09 CHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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