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WG59 NYY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,690 mi
Last recorded113,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 NYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 113,690 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 113,690 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,070 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 106,070 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front side light out

Fail 6 Jan 2024 101,201 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords pulled small blade from cut 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front side light out

Pass 20 Dec 2022 93,681 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges .......

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,505 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,151 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 71,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 46,875 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,534 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 34,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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 NYY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG59 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

WG59 NYY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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