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WN59 SCV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 SCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 139,722 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 136,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 132,116 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 132,116 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 126,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 120,620 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 114,098 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 107,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,329 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 101,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,411 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 83,406 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,819 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,241 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 53,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,246 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 31,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,150 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WN59 SCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WN59 SCV, 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 WN59 SCV registered?

WN59 SCV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is WN59 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 SCV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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