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EK59 YPU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,866 mi
Last recorded82,866 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 YPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 73,905 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 61,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 55,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,466 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 49,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,850 miles

Exhaust back box rear support very corroded / insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2016 44,850 miles

Exhaust back box rear support very corroded / insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 37,039 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded through

Service light on

Fail 28 Nov 2015 37,039 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded through

Service light on

Pass 20 Dec 2014 29,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 29,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2013 22,332 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 22,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,744 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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EK59 YPU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK59 YPU, 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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EK59 YPU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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