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CX59 WYS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,211 mi
Last recorded45,211 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 WYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,211 miles

exhaust box corroded

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,104 miles

surface corrosion,front shockers,axle,exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2024 45,104 miles

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

surface corrosion,front shockers,axle,exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,874 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,rear axle,springs,exhaust

Fail 11 Sep 2023 42,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,rear axle,springs,exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,710 miles

front tyres wearing low,o/s/r wearing low inside edge

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,638 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs

Fail 24 Aug 2021 55,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs

Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,542 miles

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,rear axle

Fail 3 Sep 2020 35,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,rear axle

Pass 22 Aug 2019 31,491 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,778 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 29,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,863 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs poor condition

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,862 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 22,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,380 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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CX59 WYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX59 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 CX59 WYS registered?

CX59 WYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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