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CE59 WYS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,058 mi
Last recorded107,058 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 WYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,058 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,707 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 105,707 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working only work intermittantly (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,845 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,692 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 103,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,152 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,092 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 93,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 88,605 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,385 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,251 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 62,251 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 53,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,350 miles

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 17,609 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,262 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 16,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CE59 WYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE59 WYS, 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 CE59 WYS registered?

CE59 WYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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