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AU59 YOG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,847 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,841 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,872 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 83,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,963 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 79,947 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,716 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 74,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,030 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,105 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 56,099 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,665 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside inner face (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 47,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside inner face (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,904 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 YOG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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