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AU59 YXG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,255 mi
Last recorded84,255 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,058 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 70,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 70,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,974 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,974 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,072 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 56,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,083 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,730 miles

both front discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Oct 2014 26,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,557 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 YXG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU59 YXG registered?

AU59 YXG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is AU59 YXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 YXG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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