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WX09 OBP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,543 mi
Last recorded86,543 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 OBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger at front of tailpipe corroded and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advisory to include front suspension arms (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noisy on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 86,542 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger at front of tailpipe corroded and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advisory to include front suspension arms (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noisy on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,513 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 82,492 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,392 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 79,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,168 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,168 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front [inner sides] (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,250 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 49,249 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,651 miles

Unable to check all rear seat belts due to childs seat fitted.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 35,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,245 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)

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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WX09 OBP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WX09 OBP, 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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WX09 OBP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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