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WP59 CJZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

47,274 mi
Last recorded47,274 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 CJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 47,274 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 47,274 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 44,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside glass (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 44,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside glass (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 44,147 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box mount detached, forward one of two (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire worn to 3mm and 10yrs old and fouling roadwheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the tread face exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure at strut fixing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked and marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,318 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 31,538 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 31,538 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 30,957 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 30,957 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 29,368 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 29,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,095 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 26,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 23,628 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 23,609 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 22,730 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 22,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to being badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to being badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to being badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,228 miles

Nearside Front Perishing and small cut to outer wall.

Offside Front Tyre perishing on side walls.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 21,228 miles

Nearside Front Perishing and small cut to outer wall.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre perishing on side walls.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,881 miles

All four tyres cracking badly on side walls.

Rear exhaust strap badly corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 18,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

All four tyres cracking badly on side walls.

Rear exhaust strap badly corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,450 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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WP59 CJZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 WP59 CJZ, 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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WP59 CJZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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