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WV09 JYR

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,289 mi
Last recorded89,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 JYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 89,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,833 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 tracking required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,755 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 70,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,955 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 62,955 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,724 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping grease

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 52,724 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine coolant level very low

n/s/f wing mirror glass missing, unit loose and taped up

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping grease

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,257 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 6 Mar 2017 47,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,586 miles

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,020 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 33,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,562 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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WV09 JYR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WV09 JYR, 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 WV09 JYR registered?

WV09 JYR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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