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EX59 WFB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,547 mi
Last recorded52,547 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 WFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 52,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2025 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & tyre heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,783 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2024 48,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,247 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 37,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,192 miles

Front tyres edges wearing

Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,776 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2017 28,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,963 miles

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,336 miles

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,562 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 13,970 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 13,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,239 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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EX59 WFB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX59 WFB, 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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EX59 WFB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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