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WL59 HXX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,179 mi
Last recorded142,179 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 HXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 142,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 142,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 139,387 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 134,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR AND OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NSF LOWER FOGLAMP NOT WORKING

OIL LEAK

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR AND OSR INNER SILL/SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRE INNER EDGES WORN , (ALSO SLIGHTLY PERISHED WITHIN TREAD) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 129,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 124,816 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,207 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,735 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 108,735 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,922 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer bracket slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,571 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,424 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,275 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,419 miles

n/s and o/s front wiper blades deteriorated just ok at time of test

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated with corrosion

slight body damage n/s front

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,478 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 40,478 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WL59 HXX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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