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WP09 RKU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,433 mi
Last recorded59,433 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 RKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,433 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,640 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 44,640 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 35,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,593 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,244 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 23,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,984 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 16,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 10,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 9,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 8,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 7,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,636 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 RKU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WP09 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

WP09 RKU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is WP09 RKU safe to buy?

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