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SY59 WOA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,799 mi
Last recorded87,799 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 WOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 87,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases as indicated to presenter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 77,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,777 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 65,777 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,385 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 60,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted link arm balljoint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,818 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,393 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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SY59 WOA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY59 WOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY59 WOA?

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What year was SY59 WOA registered?

SY59 WOA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is SY59 WOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 WOA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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