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WU09 LYS

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,701 mi
Last recorded53,701 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 LYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,701 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 53,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 51,835 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive binding both rears (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split/kinked (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,367 miles

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2022 49,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2020 45,355 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2020 45,355 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,666 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 40,666 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,251 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear both tyres pairished

Fail 9 Mar 2018 36,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear both tyres pairished

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,407 miles

WIPERS; poor condition.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 30,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WIPERS; poor condition.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,691 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 24,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,446 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,950 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 12,950 miles

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

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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WU09 LYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WU09 LYS, 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 WU09 LYS registered?

WU09 LYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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