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WP59 ZSX

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,221 mi
Last recorded114,221 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 ZSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,221 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,895 miles

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Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,216 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 112,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,892 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,069 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment broken (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs corroded

bonnent inop

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,527 miles

Front discs coroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,827 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,827 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,794 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,852 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,983 miles

front discs worn and corroded

oil leak from engine

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 ZSX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

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

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