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WV59 OEG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,400 mi
Last recorded51,400 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 OEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 51,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 195 50 16

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in sidewall 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 37,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,121 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 36,121 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides o/s & n/s,inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Chunk out of the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 35,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides o/s & n/s,inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Chunk out of the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 28,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,o/s &n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 28,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,o/s &n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 21,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,465 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 13,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,762 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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WV59 OEG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

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

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