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GY59 WJZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,979 mi
Last recorded121,979 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 WJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 121,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 121,973 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,711 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front spotlight damaged

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 118,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front spotlight damaged

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,077 miles

Offside Front spotlight damaged

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,890 miles

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

Offside Front spotlight damaged

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various brake and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 112,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front spotlight damaged

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various brake and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,274 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen WASHER JETS FAULT . (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,353 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 105,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,449 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 101,449 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 94,506 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 94,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,859 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,620 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

offside front lamp lens missing

Fail 1 Nov 2014 51,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

offside front lamp lens missing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 8 Nov 2012 25,269 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,269 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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GY59 WJZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GY59 WJZ, 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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GY59 WJZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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