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WU09 WGE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 113,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,228 miles

The rear exhaust silencer is corroding and the mounting bracket has broken

Pass 16 Sep 2019 104,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and the tread is wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight movement in top mount

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,272 miles

service light on removed broken sunvisor offside front tyre 1.6mm nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smeary

Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,991 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor cannot be fixed in the stowed position (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,439 miles

anti roll bar fouling on n/s/f suspension arm when vehicle raised

front wiper blades split - but still clearing windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 11,439 miles

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

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

anti roll bar fouling on n/s/f suspension arm when vehicle raised

front wiper blades split - but still clearing windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,247 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 WGE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGE, 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 WGE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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