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AU59 YNM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

268,818 mi
Last recorded268,818 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2021 268,818 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2021 268,818 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 255,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 245,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 236,199 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 219,036 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 200,307 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 200,307 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has a very small hole in the top of it. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retained by incorrect bolt, not of locking type and far too long. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 183,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 182,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 163,942 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 163,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 147,318 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 147,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 128,744 miles

Front position lamp flicker when vehicle lights are switched off

Fail 23 Mar 2017 128,217 miles

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

Front position lamp flicker when vehicle lights are switched off

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,251 miles

dipstick loose,nsf shocker wet

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake application/release uneven 28%

rear brake release uneven 30%

Fail 17 Sep 2014 40,507 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake application/release uneven 28%

rear brake release uneven 30%

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,542 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 24,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,203 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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AU59 YNM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU59 YNM, 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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AU59 YNM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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