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AK59 YKW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,660 mi
Last recorded55,660 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 55,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,736 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,674 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Fail 20 Aug 2024 53,672 miles

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

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

Central Front Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 52,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 51,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,196 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,470 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 45,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,976 miles

Front Exhaust bracket partially broken

Nearside Front Slight play in Track rod

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,771 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,636 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 13,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake noise osr

Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,200 miles

brake noise osr

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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AK59 YKW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AK59 YKW, 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 AK59 YKW registered?

AK59 YKW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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