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BJ59 WLV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,768 mi
Last recorded49,768 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,768 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 44,820 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 44,819 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 40,007 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,489 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 14,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 10,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 9,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 8,535 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2013 7,106 miles

Front wiper blades split, clear windscreen effectively

Pass 17 Nov 2012 5,515 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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BJ59 WLV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BJ59 WLV, 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 BJ59 WLV registered?

BJ59 WLV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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