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AU59 YOY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,420 mi
Last recorded157,420 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 157,420 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 157,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Coil spring insecure , or fitted incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 148,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 134,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 134,052 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 111,999 miles

Central Rear Upper wiring disconected

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,473 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Aug 2018 96,415 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,199 miles

rear exhaust hanger deterioated

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,034 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,022 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,174 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 43,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU59 YOY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU59 YOY, 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 YOY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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