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AV59 YTJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,366 mi
Last recorded77,366 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sill panels corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Oct 2024 75,201 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 75,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears /// n/s binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,945 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 72,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,716 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres deteriorating

sump pan corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2022 69,716 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres deteriorating

sump pan corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,707 miles

front part of exhaust deteriorating

sump pan deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2020 64,707 miles

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

front part of exhaust deteriorating

sump pan deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,874 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 62,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,708 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 58,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,817 miles

front tyres worn on edges

sump pan corroded / leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2016 19,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,756 miles

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,240 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres deteriorating

top brake light not working

Fail 14 Oct 2014 32,240 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres deteriorating

top brake light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 18,758 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 YTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV59 YTJ, 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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What year was AV59 YTJ registered?

AV59 YTJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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