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WU59 VGM

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,118 mi
Last recorded104,118 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 104,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,580 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,111 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,555 miles

Nearside Front Play in macpherson strut top mount

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,014 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,318 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 68,318 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,457 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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer hanger strap broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges offside is the worst of the two (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,457 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))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer hanger strap broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges offside is the worst of the two (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,376 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut but not down to ply or cord

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,124 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,998 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 26,813 miles

Both rear tyres on outer walls cracking but not to cords.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear inner brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,813 miles

Both rear tyres on outer walls cracking but not to cords.

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

Rear inner brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,510 miles

has nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,907 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,907 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WU59 VGM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU59 VGM, 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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WU59 VGM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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