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AO59 YEG

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,021 mi
Last recorded70,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 70,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 67,027 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 67,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 64,182 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,973 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,903 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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AO59 YEG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO59 YEG, 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 AO59 YEG registered?

AO59 YEG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is AO59 YEG safe to buy?

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