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WR09 JCY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 JCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,679 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 94,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 88,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2024 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 82,951 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,426 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,242 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 76,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,111 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 76,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,266 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 72,266 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both...n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,969 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,453 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,066 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 26,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear tyres different sizes but are the same sizes on the same axle

Fail 17 May 2013 18,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear tyres different sizes but are the same sizes on the same axle

Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,119 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 10,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WR09 JCY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WR09 JCY, 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 WR09 JCY registered?

WR09 JCY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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