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WR59 VVW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 87,524 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))

Pass 7 May 2024 76,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,538 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 49,999 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,366 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 42,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,829 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 36,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 6,214 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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WR59 VVW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

WR59 VVW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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