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AV59 YTB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,876 mi
Last recorded149,876 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 149,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injectors leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged center seatbelt outer casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 143,376 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 143,376 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,537 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 126,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,631 miles

slight play in both front antiroll bar link arm upper ball joints.

Fail 16 Sep 2017 123,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both front antiroll bar link arm upper ball joints.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 108,816 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,359 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,031 miles

rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,966 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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AV59 YTB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AV59 YTB, 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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AV59 YTB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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