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WR59 DFN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,349 mi
Last recorded82,349 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,349 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 82,345 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 79,622 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber have close to excessive play in strut top bushes

Fail 7 Mar 2024 79,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on edges

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front tyre is bald on edges and close to cords

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber have close to excessive play in strut top bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,305 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2023 72,304 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,868 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2020 54,541 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 54,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 45,135 miles

Rear both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Fail 27 Dec 2019 45,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,517 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,785 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,935 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 17,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,817 miles

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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WR59 DFN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WR59 DFN, 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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WR59 DFN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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