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AP59 AYE

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,076 mi
Last recorded119,076 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 119,076 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2025 119,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 99,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding borderline pass needs repair now

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,813 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend replacement soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,184 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 74,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,587 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2009

Fail 20 Dec 2016 45,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2009

Pass 21 Dec 2015 38,797 miles

front + centre exhaust hangers corroding away

osr tyre perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2015 38,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front + centre exhaust hangers corroding away

osr tyre perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2014 33,067 miles

both rear tyres wearing + perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,000 miles

front edges wearing + perish

nsr tyre wall perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,611 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorating

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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AP59 AYE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP59 AYE, 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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AP59 AYE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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