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WP59 CJU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 CJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,223 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 108,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 71,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 11 Mar 2019 69,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,167 miles

Front and rear tyres have cracks,nicks on tread,and sidewalls starting to perish

Rear exhaust box strap broken but stil secure

Fail 21 Mar 2018 19,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front and rear tyres have cracks,nicks on tread,and sidewalls starting to perish

Rear exhaust box strap broken but stil secure

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,948 miles

Rear exhaust bracket is broken/corroded away

offside front and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished 2009, 9 years old

Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust,broken (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket is broken/corroded away

offside front and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished 2009, 9 years old

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,526 miles

N/S Headlamp Slightly Low

Rear Exhaust Box mount broken

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,558 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,456 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 27,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CJU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CJU, 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 CJU registered?

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

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