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WJ59 YSV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

71,280 mi
Last recorded71,280 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,280 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 71,212 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 71,149 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 66,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 46,267 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 46,266 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket needs to be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 46,068 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 46,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 45,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,059 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 45,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,475 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 43,447 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,018 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 41,018 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,746 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 36,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,696 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 29,696 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,288 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,800 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 20,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 16,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,654 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 YSV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

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

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