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WG59 UVT

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 UVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 67,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 65,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 65,970 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,134 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 63,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 61,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,614 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 55,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 50,071 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,774 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 44,774 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,941 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 38,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,603 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 33,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,460 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,047 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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WG59 UVT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 WG59 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

WG59 UVT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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