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WP59 CJV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,452 mi
Last recorded81,452 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 CJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 81,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 81,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,433 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 67,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,742 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 61,739 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel slightly rubbing on wheel arch liner

Pass 6 Feb 2020 56,876 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 56,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings,offside rear light lens cracked,

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line (5.2.3 (e))

near side front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 41,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,189 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 35,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 29,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,905 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,072 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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WP59 CJV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 CJV, 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 CJV registered?

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

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