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WR09 WTM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,123 mi
Last recorded175,123 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 WTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 175,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 172,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 172,057 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 165,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 165,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 162,461 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 162,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,352 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust rusty.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 145,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust rusty.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,517 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 114,517 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,454 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 105,454 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,264 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to weep

o/s rear coils pring starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,264 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers starting to weep

o/s rear coils pring starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,313 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,313 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,099 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,035 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 WTM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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