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YY59 JWV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 JWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,913 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 73,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 73,240 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 73,237 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,614 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 70,612 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroding on inside surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides wearing out of shape on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 65,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroding on inside surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides wearing out of shape on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,645 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 56,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,453 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,753 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 31,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,682 miles

Both front brakes discs badly corroded on the inner braking surfaces.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 22,682 miles

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

Both front brakes discs badly corroded on the inner braking surfaces.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 15,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,571 miles

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

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

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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YY59 JWV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YY59 JWV, 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 YY59 JWV registered?

YY59 JWV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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