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WU09 LZJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,190 mi
Last recorded53,190 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter house wet where it joints the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,566 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking between the tread block. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 49,566 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking between the tread block. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,595 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 42,595 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are approaching the wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the inner edge / side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 39,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are approaching the wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the inner edge / side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 30,187 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,606 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,566 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 16,422 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,422 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,928 miles

Front Wipers Split

Fail 18 Jan 2012 9,928 miles

Front Wipers Split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 WU09 LZJ, 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 WU09 LZJ registered?

WU09 LZJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WU09 LZJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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