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WV59 BYC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,807 mi
Last recorded70,807 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,373 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses over axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Beam Axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear suspension bush is perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear suspension bush is perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhuast mount is rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,209 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,206 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 5 Sep 2016 33,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs poor condition inner faces

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,180 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 23,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,824 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,723 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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WV59 BYC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WV59 BYC, 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 WV59 BYC registered?

WV59 BYC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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