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WV59 OEB

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 OEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 74,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 65,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,359 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 53,764 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 53,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 49,054 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 49,054 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge.

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,953 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 44,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,731 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 38,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,001 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 31,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,462 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 24,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,418 miles

all tyres cracking.front tyres worn inside edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 17,418 miles

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

all tyres cracking.front tyres worn inside edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 10,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,239 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 OEB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WV59 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

WV59 OEB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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