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WL09 LYS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,882 mi
Last recorded93,882 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 LYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 93,882 miles

Rear axle getting heavily corroded in areas

both front support bars heavily corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 93,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle getting heavily corroded in areas

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

both front support bars heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,671 miles

Rear axle getting heavily corroded in areas

Rear exhaust hanger strap corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 86,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle getting heavily corroded in areas

Rear exhaust hanger strap corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 78,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 75,822 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,006 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,359 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,092 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,633 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,835 miles

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

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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WL09 LYS 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 88.2%.

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 WL09 LYS, 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 WL09 LYS registered?

WL09 LYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is WL09 LYS safe to buy?

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