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AK59 YON

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,595 mi
Last recorded55,595 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YON
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread areas of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,303 miles

Exhaust hanger broken, at front near flexi section

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad at 3mm limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,685 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked in sidewall of tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2017 46,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked in sidewall of tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,889 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked in tread area

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,799 miles

Front and rear exhaust brackets corroded/ broken

Offside Rear Tyre cracking with age

Fail 17 Sep 2015 38,793 miles

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

Front and rear exhaust brackets corroded/ broken

Offside Rear Tyre cracking with age

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 34,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low 2.5mm bad cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,386 miles

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

front tyre 3 mm

Fail 19 Sep 2013 29,386 miles

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

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

front tyre 3 mm

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,944 miles

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 YON is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK59 YON, 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 YON registered?

AK59 YON is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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