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CX59 YDL

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,774 mi
Last recorded109,774 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 109,774 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2025 109,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe/front panel support bracket corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support bracket is heavily corroded. recommend renewal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread is heavily cracked on inner and outer edges, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread is heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is heavily cracked and devoid of tread on inner and outer edges, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear heat shield is deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,572 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 103,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 96,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges and cracking slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 88,983 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,140 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 84,140 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,887 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

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

front tyres worn slightly on inside

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,693 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,649 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired Return spring missing (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers

injector seal leaking

under trays

Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers

injector seal leaking

under trays

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,844 miles

undetected peak on opacity test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,890 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,539 miles

Both Rear Tyres have cracks on sidewalls

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

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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CX59 YDL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CX59 YDL, 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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CX59 YDL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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