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YX59 WTK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,182 mi
Last recorded100,182 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 WTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,182 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front discs scored

Fail 19 Feb 2026 100,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front discs scored

Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,462 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 94,448 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 89,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump does not operate (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump does not operate (3.5 (a))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 80,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,596 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front bumper is insecure at Near side

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,269 miles

Back box bracket fractured

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 60,269 miles

Back box bracket fractured

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,986 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Heat shields insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,449 miles

near side rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2013 32,449 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

near side rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,639 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 27,639 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YX59 WTK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX59 WTK, 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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YX59 WTK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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