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WR59 VVO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,833 mi
Last recorded100,833 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 VVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 100,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,686 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 76,681 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,596 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 74,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,429 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pad inner wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front silencer corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside sun visor pivot worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,782 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer in poor condition/ mounting broken

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 43,110 miles

front number plate delaminating

n/s/r tyre worn/ feathered on inner edge of tread

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2015 43,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate delaminating

n/s/r tyre worn/ feathered on inner edge of tread

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,981 miles

front number plate delaminating

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,753 miles

front number plate cracked

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 29,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear silencer slightly corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,747 miles

front number plate de-laminating

front tyres perrished

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 22,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate de-laminating

front tyres perrished

rear silencer corroded

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 VVO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR59 VVO, 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 WR59 VVO registered?

WR59 VVO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is WR59 VVO safe to buy?

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