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WJ59 EMV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 138,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 127,899 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 127,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 119,973 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 119,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 113,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,722 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 105,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,497 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,777 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 93,774 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,997 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 87,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,368 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,368 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,773 miles

indicators no interior tell tale ,but audible warning working

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,773 miles

all tyres slight perishing cracks to tread areas

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,356 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,797 miles

Exhaust backbox strap corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,305 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,305 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WJ59 EMV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ59 EMV, 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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WJ59 EMV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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