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DE59 YVF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,797 mi
Last recorded69,797 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 YVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,797 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 69,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 68,805 miles

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

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

this vehicle has an outstanding recall contact citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 3 Oct 2024 65,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edged worn please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box mounting corroded/split advise renew a s a p (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r tyres cracking on outer side walls to tread edges please keep checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall and tread edge cracking please keep checked

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread edge cracking please keep checked

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 37,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 24,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DE59 YVF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE59 YVF, 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 DE59 YVF registered?

DE59 YVF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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The MOT history for DE59 YVF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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