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WP59 CJJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,473 mi
Last recorded74,473 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 CJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy marginal pass (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front top mounts noisy/notchy

Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working 581 bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy marginal pass (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front top mounts noisy/notchy

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,034 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 68,979 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel corroded to hole within 30cm of front seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale output (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,346 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside/offside front wiper blades worn

Fail 8 Nov 2021 65,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside/offside front wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,969 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale output (4.4.3 (a))

nearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 61,877 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale output (4.4.3 (a))

nearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,566 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside/offside rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2018 53,560 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 53,550 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,602 miles

Rear tyres have cracks around side walls

Fail 18 Nov 2015 36,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres have cracks around side walls

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,443 miles

both rear tyres have cracks around side walls

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,329 miles

tyres perrished

Pass 31 Dec 2012 173,123 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 17,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WP59 CJJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WP59 CJJ, 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 WP59 CJJ registered?

WP59 CJJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is WP59 CJJ safe to buy?

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