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GY59 WJV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,943 mi
Last recorded90,943 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 WJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 90,943 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 81,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 77,388 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 73,270 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,671 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 70,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,661 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,034 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY59 WJV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 GY59 WJV, 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 GY59 WJV registered?

GY59 WJV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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The MOT history for GY59 WJV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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