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WG59 LVM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,341 mi
Last recorded33,341 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 33,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 30,493 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 30,493 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 27,938 miles

both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Sep 2023 27,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Oct 2022 24,890 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2021 22,145 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Aug 2020 20,629 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,661 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,467 miles

Offside wiper blade split

offside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2017 10,980 miles

both rear and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 6,953 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 6,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 6,893 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 6,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 6,540 miles

front brake discs corroding

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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WG59 LVM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG59 LVM, 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 WG59 LVM registered?

WG59 LVM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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