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WU09 LZO

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,372 mi
Last recorded118,372 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 LZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 118,372 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear central upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper bearings [sized] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner hatchback stabilizes worn

Fail 28 Mar 2025 117,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers not working [possible no water] (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear n/s brake showing low effort at rear wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear n/s stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear o/s number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding rear both n/s o/s brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front n/s tyre inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front o/s outer tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear central upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson strut upper bearings sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 115,475 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 115,475 miles

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 115,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 111,333 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 111,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,135 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,911 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,911 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,337 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,142 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 76,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,679 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,059 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wiperblades split

Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wiperblades split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LZO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

WU09 LZO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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