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WU09 XEZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,766 mi
Last recorded151,766 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 XEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 151,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,536 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 140,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,672 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 131,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,294 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,066 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

all 4 tyres fitted to the vehicle are commercial tyres.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,645 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 108,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,923 miles

Oil leak nearside front driveshaft inner seal ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 93,923 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak nearside front driveshaft inner seal ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,371 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 71,370 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,683 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,237 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 XEZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

WU09 XEZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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