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NU59 WTJ

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,516 mi
Last recorded136,516 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 WTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 125,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 125,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,804 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,802 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

coolant level on minimum mark

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting points corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 10 Nov 2022 95,178 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour osr and nsr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting points corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,844 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr and nsr,advise (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis has corrosion,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working osr and nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr and nsr,advise (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis has corrosion,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,821 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 71,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,978 miles

Front both tyres getting due for change 195/55/16

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,974 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 23,344 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 23,344 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,829 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,078 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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NU59 WTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NU59 WTJ, 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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NU59 WTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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