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WU09 KHW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,580 mi
Last recorded112,580 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 KHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre stop inop

nsr spring rubber cup missing

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,319 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

centre brake light not working

nsr spring rubber cup missing

rear exhaust strap deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2021 104,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

centre brake light not working

nsr spring rubber cup missing

rear exhaust strap deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,686 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 97,686 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,752 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 85,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 74,750 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 74,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 67,273 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2017 67,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe after flexible joint (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2016 54,625 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

brake fluid getting low

Fail 6 May 2016 54,625 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

brake fluid getting low

Fail 1 May 2015 44,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 44,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished/cracking

offside front and nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 8 May 2013 18,724 miles

nsf wheel slightly buckled

Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,232 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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WU09 KHW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WU09 KHW, 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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WU09 KHW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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