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WJ59 EOU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,452 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,303 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective rear gearbox deteriorated near excessive ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield adrift

Fail 18 Nov 2024 106,239 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective rear gearbox deteriorated near excessive ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 25 Nov 2023 105,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,284 miles

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

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,363 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 85,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,059 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres front tyres tread low on outer edges no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 39,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,923 miles

Advise condition of front brake discs.

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres .

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,643 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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WJ59 EOU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WJ59 EOU, 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 WJ59 EOU registered?

WJ59 EOU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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