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EX59 YDL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,854 mi
Last recorded77,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,854 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 77,854 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 73,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 64,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,288 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 58,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases repair applied at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,468 miles

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

o/s rear susp bump stop missing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,614 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 41,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 38,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,972 miles

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

Nearside 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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EX59 YDL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 EX59 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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What year was EX59 YDL registered?

EX59 YDL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is EX59 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 YDL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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