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WU09 ZRL

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,337 mi
Last recorded43,337 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,337 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

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

both front tyres slight cracking

rear exhaust back box bracket missing

Pass 30 May 2019 42,542 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 42,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2018 40,353 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust strap broke ( still secure )

Pass 3 May 2017 36,795 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 36,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxiliary belt split

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,047 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,340 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 29,332 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 27,556 miles

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

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,556 miles

oil leak from front of engine

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 ZRL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

WU09 ZRL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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