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WU59 VGK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,808 mi
Last recorded73,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 VGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,808 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,244 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,244 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,057 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sun visor not clipping back correctly

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded and outer skin unwrapping, replace ASAP

Fail 21 Aug 2017 54,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sun visor not clipping back correctly

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded and outer skin unwrapping, replace ASAP

Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,669 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 32,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 24,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,781 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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WU59 VGK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU59 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU59 VGK registered?

WU59 VGK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 VGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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