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WF59 GWO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 GWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 58,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 26 Aug 2025 56,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,361 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,996 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (drop link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounts behind sub frame partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

tyre sealant expired 01/16

Fail 20 Aug 2018 44,098 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mounts behind sub frame partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tyre sealant expired 01/16

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,363 miles

Coolant leak small leak bottom of radiator

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

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

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

exhaust front support bracket at rear of front subframe splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,109 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 35,109 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,249 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 27,249 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,516 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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WF59 GWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WF59 GWO, 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 WF59 GWO registered?

WF59 GWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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