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PO59 WFU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,936 mi
Last recorded92,936 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 WFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 92,936 miles

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

centre heat shield loose

Fail 18 Sep 2025 92,931 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,135 miles

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

all 4 shock absorbers weak

both headlamps tarnished

Fail 17 Sep 2024 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all 4 shock absorbers weak

both headlamps tarnished

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,317 miles

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

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

clutch worn

Fail 21 Sep 2022 69,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,944 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2021 62,944 miles

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,740 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,736 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s stop lamp self applying and flicking when side lights are on/brake pedal pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f outer lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible bottle empty (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released n/s stop lamp self applying and flicking when side lights are on/brake pedal pressed (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

STOP WARNING MESSAGE ON DASH

brake warning lamp on

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,630 miles

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside and nearside front tyres perishing and worn low

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn / corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,626 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside and nearside front tyres perishing and worn low

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn / corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,309 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 51,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,047 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 46,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 36,322 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,213 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,694 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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PO59 WFU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PO59 WFU, 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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PO59 WFU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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