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WR59 VKM

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,411 mi
Last recorded105,411 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 VKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 105,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 102,932 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 99,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,798 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 98,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,979 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,865 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure STRAP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,489 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 88,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,455 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,085 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,084 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,484 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 36,108 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front disc's worn

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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WR59 VKM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WR59 VKM, 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 WR59 VKM registered?

WR59 VKM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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