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YR09 WTZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,658 mi
Last recorded42,658 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 WTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,658 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner side sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 37,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 33,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 32,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 30,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,253 miles

oil residue

Fail 23 Mar 2021 29,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil residue

Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,384 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 26,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 23,391 miles

Front discs slightly corroded and pads getting low

Rear both tyres slightly perished and cracked in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,251 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 15,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,293 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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YR09 WTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR09 WTZ, 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 YR09 WTZ registered?

YR09 WTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 WTZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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