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EK59 YRW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,850 mi
Last recorded75,850 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 YRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 75,850 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 63,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,158 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 60,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,541 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,023 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 46,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,962 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 39,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,050 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 8,823 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 8,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 8,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 YRW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK59 YRW registered?

EK59 YRW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is EK59 YRW safe to buy?

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