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CE59 YOO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 YOO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 82,974 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear on 3mm wear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear wiper blade removed prior to test

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,732 miles

DPF HEATSHIELD LOOSE

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Sep 2024 79,730 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

DPF HEATSHIELD LOOSE

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

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 77,148 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,242 miles

REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,507 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2021 65,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 56,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,884 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 33,815 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust strap corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,430 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 30,429 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,859 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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CE59 YOO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE59 YOO, 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 CE59 YOO registered?

CE59 YOO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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