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WU09 UCD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,134 mi
Last recorded56,134 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 UCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,134 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALLLLLLLLLLL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

VEHICLE PRESENTED APPAERS TO OF BEEN USED FOR SOME CONSIDERABLE TIME,,HSC,,2 X F/FOGS INOP,

Fail 29 Aug 2025 56,134 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALLLLLLLLLLL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

VEHICLE PRESENTED APPAERS TO OF BEEN USED FOR SOME CONSIDERABLE TIME,,HSC,,2 X F/FOGS INOP,

Pass 27 Jul 2023 52,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 52,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,117 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 52,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no water to front windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails / 2mm tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,267 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inners worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 50,267 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inners worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,089 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front driveshafts corroded

service light on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,089 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front driveshafts corroded

service light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangar strap corroded (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,318 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,825 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,100 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 UCD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

WU09 UCD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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