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AU59 YSE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,491 mi
Last recorded108,491 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,491 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 108,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 99,958 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,502 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 ONLY JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 93,007 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 93,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' NOT IN VIEW OF ROAD. (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 78,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' NOT IN VIEW OF ROAD. (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' MORE THAN 40MM BUT, NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,169 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,746 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 50,746 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,816 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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 YSE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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