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WJ59 WVB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,731 mi
Last recorded71,731 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,731 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 71,723 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 66,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 65,448 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

coolent level too low

Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall heavy damage

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,880 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,613 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,196 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 WVB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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