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WU09 XEJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,713 mi
Last recorded189,713 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 189,713 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 189,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 181,064 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged + lose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2023 181,026 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged + lose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2022 169,768 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 151,203 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealing ok

Fail 17 Mar 2021 151,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealing ok

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside number plate light lens missing

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

Offside number plate light dim

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

brake pedal rubber not fitted, anti slip on pedal

Fail 13 Mar 2020 138,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside number plate light lens missing

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

Offside number plate light dim

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

brake pedal rubber not fitted, anti slip on pedal

Pass 25 Mar 2019 116,934 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Mar 2019 116,934 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,182 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber not fitted, anti slip on pedal

cover missing on n/s number plate light

rear number plate unbonding

Fail 8 Feb 2018 91,182 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber not fitted, anti slip on pedal

cover missing on n/s number plate light

rear number plate unbonding

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,904 miles

Centre small cuts to nsf tyre outer wall

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 55,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre small cuts to nsf tyre outer wall

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

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

o/s headlamp aim not checked

rear exhaust bracket broken away

rear exhaust clamp broken away

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,101 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall on n/s/r tyre

rear silencer mounting strap corroded,front mounting fractured

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,682 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,516 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

n/s/r has a perished side wall

Pass 17 May 2012 17,306 miles

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

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 XEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

WU09 XEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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