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WJ09 FYA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,883 mi
Last recorded88,883 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 FYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,883 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 81,299 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,874 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,649 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 78,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,471 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 76,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 74,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,143 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear springs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 63,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear section (7.1.1)

Brake fluid low

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear springs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,363 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,801 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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WJ09 FYA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 WJ09 FYA, 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 WJ09 FYA registered?

WJ09 FYA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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