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WP59 SVW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 SVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 93,889 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2022 93,889 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,887 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,887 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV JOINT KLICKING

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 76,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV JOINT KLICKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0 mm WEARING INNER EDGE -175/65/14-82T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DETEROIRATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm +HAS KERB DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL -175/65/14-82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DETEROIRATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 73,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DETEROIRATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm +HAS KERB DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL -175/65/14-82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DETEROIRATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,340 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre two nails ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,513 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,236 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covered with oil

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres perished

engine covered with oil

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,531 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)

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 SVW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

WP59 SVW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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