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WP09 HYW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,265 mi
Last recorded68,265 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 HYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,265 miles

rear exhaust system corroded no leaks at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2025 68,265 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded no leaks at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,406 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,517 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 62,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,264 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 60,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,537 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,573 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 51,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,021 miles

Offside Front Inner inner edge worn flat

Fail 6 Nov 2017 47,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner inner edge worn flat

Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,518 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

rear exhaust box corroded

suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 5 Nov 2014 37,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,444 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 32,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 21,297 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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WP09 HYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HYW, 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 WP09 HYW registered?

WP09 HYW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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