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WV59 OKH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 OKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,542 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Camera removed from screen and suction pad removed from drivers, side window) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Heavily corroded on inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Heavily corroded on inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,577 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Camera removed from screen and suction pad removed from drivers, side window) (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside strut top mount has been fitted to body 180degrees out and fouls body inner wing when suspension is dropped.

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 82,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Camera removed from screen and suction pad removed from drivers, side window) (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside strut top mount has been fitted to body 180degrees out and fouls body inner wing when suspension is dropped.

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,449 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged - glass cracked ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective - 2 x brackets repaired with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning - high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 79,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged - glass cracked ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective - 2 x brackets repaired with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning - high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,966 miles

- rear wiper blade rubber missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective - repair with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning - high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 75,966 miles

- rear wiper blade rubber missing

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective - repair with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning - high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,861 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 71,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 67,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,152 miles

Central Rear Seat belt is frayed

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 59,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt is frayed

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 59,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,736 miles

both wiper blades poor

Fail 28 Jul 2017 53,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,925 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre wearing both edges

Fail 4 Jul 2016 48,925 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre wearing both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,817 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,468 miles

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

front wipers split

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 OKH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OKH, 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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WV59 OKH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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