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WG59 UWJ

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 UWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 75,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,306 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth/worn on inner-outer edges not to cords at present

Fail 15 Oct 2020 74,306 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth/worn on inner-outer edges not to cords at present

Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,027 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s/front droplink

Fail 15 Oct 2019 73,027 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in o/s/front droplink

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,243 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,687 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,442 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 53,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge-raised tread

Fail 26 Jun 2015 46,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge-raised tread

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,641 miles

front tyres on 3mm tread depth and worn on edges-raised tread

Fail 31 Jan 2014 36,641 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on 3mm tread depth and worn on edges-raised tread

Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,543 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 UWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

WG59 UWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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