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WR09 MPX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,519 mi
Last recorded67,519 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 MPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 67,519 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 63,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 59,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 53,338 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 53,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy Box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 45,922 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 45,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 42,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 37,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,045 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 33,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 30,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear Tyre appears to have been driven on when flat, this may lead to failure of its structure

Fail 14 May 2013 30,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear Tyre appears to have been driven on when flat, this may lead to failure of its structure

Fail 11 May 2012 27,398 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 27,398 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 27,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 MPX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPX, 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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WR09 MPX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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