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WJ09 MYL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,227 mi
Last recorded55,227 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 MYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 55,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 55,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 54,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 53,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 53,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 52,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,354 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 52,350 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,424 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 51,416 miles

Emissions not tested clogging equipment (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,638 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,024 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 46,024 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 40,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,405 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,107 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,684 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 MYL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ09 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

WJ09 MYL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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