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WJ59 WTA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,210 mi
Last recorded63,210 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 WTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 63,210 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 63,210 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,240 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 56,470 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,904 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing broken but still operating. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,698 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 46,698 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 27,646 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,891 miles

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

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

front discs corroded inside edges

rear discs corroded inside edges

rear tyres different speed ratings

Fail 20 Sep 2017 22,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split badly (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front discs corroded inside edges

rear discs corroded inside edges

rear tyres different speed ratings

Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,120 miles

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

front tyres different load and speed ratings

rear tyres different load and speed ratings

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,416 miles

front brake discs lipped inside edges

Fail 17 Sep 2014 16,416 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs lipped inside edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,725 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 WTA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

WJ59 WTA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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