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FX59 WCL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,534 mi
Last recorded90,534 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 WCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 90,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 86,663 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 86,663 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,074 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 78,074 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,607 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 73,607 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,995 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,945 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,003 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside rear tyre slightly cut & perished on tread

Rear exhaust mounting clamp corroded broken

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,934 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,487 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 53,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,825 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,335 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 43,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,252 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,619 miles

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

front wipers smear and split

rear exhaust mount broken. system still supported ok.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,140 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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FX59 WCL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FX59 WCL, 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 FX59 WCL registered?

FX59 WCL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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