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WK59 VCX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,749 mi
Last recorded127,749 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 127,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 121,394 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 121,394 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 115,638 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 115,618 miles

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

Injector chuffing

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

Pass 16 May 2022 110,057 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 110,057 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 100,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,663 miles

Air intake box insecure

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,391 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s front brake pads getting low

n/s & o/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,205 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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WK59 VCX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WK59 VCX, 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 WK59 VCX registered?

WK59 VCX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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