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AU59 YNX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,379 mi
Last recorded93,379 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,379 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 91,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,905 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,623 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 79,623 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,891 miles

both front tyres low on edges

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,827 miles

Front discs corroded

bonnet release broken but can still gain access

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 5 Jan 2016 63,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet release broken but can still gain access

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 3 Jan 2015 56,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jan 2015 56,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear discs lipped slightly

n/s/r tyre low 3mm and perished on sidewall

Fail 30 Dec 2013 45,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear discs lipped slightly

n/s/r tyre low 3mm and perished on sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,555 miles

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

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 YNX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YNX, 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 YNX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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