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WL59 EEG

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 EEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 118,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 118,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 109,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 109,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,451 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle, front most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle, front most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,750 miles

Front Heat shields for DPF are insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play On limit. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. Is significantly more worn than the other brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 96,747 miles

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

Front Heat shields for DPF are insecure.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play On limit. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. Is significantly more worn than the other brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,290 miles

Rear Tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,651 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,080 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,953 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,484 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,571 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2012 39,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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WL59 EEG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WL59 EEG, 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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WL59 EEG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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