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WJ59 RRZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,159 mi
Last recorded119,159 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 RRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 119,159 miles

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 119,157 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 116,630 miles

Exhaust fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 116,630 miles

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

Exhaust fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 114,377 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 114,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 110,234 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 110,234 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 107,566 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2022 107,564 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2021 104,473 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 104,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 102,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 30 May 2019 99,517 miles

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

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

strong advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 May 2019 99,517 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

strong advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,386 miles

Front Front brake discs worn

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,215 miles

covers fitted

high rise brake light has two l.e.d. out

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,698 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 72,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 63,747 miles

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

frot wiper blades split

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front 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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WJ59 RRZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black 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 RRZ, 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 RRZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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