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WV59 BYF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,796 mi
Last recorded63,796 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 51,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,216 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,538 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2018 33,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in side wall

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,300 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 31,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 24,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,782 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 14,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,818 miles

All four tyres have small cuts between sidewalls and tread.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,055 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 BYF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV59 BYF registered?

WV59 BYF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is WV59 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 BYF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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