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EK59 YRG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 YRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,891 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 87,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,947 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,993 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 84,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 71,595 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,760 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 60,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 49,080 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 49,080 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,969 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 37,737 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 37,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,013 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,012 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 21,431 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 YRG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EK59 YRG, 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 EK59 YRG registered?

EK59 YRG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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