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AJ59 YKB

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,948 mi
Last recorded107,948 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 YKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,948 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 107,948 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 102,505 miles

Central Rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper suspension top bearing stiff

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,505 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front suspension leg top mount stiff

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 97,503 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front suspension leg top mount stiff

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,180 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Fail 29 Nov 2022 92,179 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,152 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,522 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,699 miles

rear centre seatbelt plastic cover missing

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,167 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 82,162 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,237 miles

Central Rear seat belt anchorage point case is missing but seat belt still works.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,524 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,976 miles

nsf tyre sidewall perished

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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AJ59 YKB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ59 YKB, 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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AJ59 YKB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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