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WL59 JXW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 JXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 74,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,362 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 64,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,602 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,564 miles

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

tyres perished

Fail 19 Nov 2020 57,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,137 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 44,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,862 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 38,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 27,013 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 27,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 20,850 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,929 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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WL59 JXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL59 JXW, 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 WL59 JXW registered?

WL59 JXW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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