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WP59 SVV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,766 mi
Last recorded127,766 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 127,766 miles

both outer body sills getting weak in places

Fail 23 Oct 2025 127,766 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both outer body sills getting weak in places

Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,360 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 123,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,330 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 113,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 106,740 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear shock absorber starting to mist

Fail 6 Nov 2020 102,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear shock absorber starting to mist

Pass 31 May 2019 91,313 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,032 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bush

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front slight play in bush

Fail 5 Dec 2018 87,902 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front slight play in bush

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front slight play in bush

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,563 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall , no cords showing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,738 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and trims fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,643 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,546 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 SVV 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 WP59 SVV, 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 WP59 SVV registered?

WP59 SVV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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