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FX59 YVK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,612 mi
Last recorded148,612 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 YVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 148,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 148,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 138,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 131,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 131,659 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Show of oil at engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 130,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Engine/gearbox stabalizer bar -- has rubber bush broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Show of oil at engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 121,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,153 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 108,153 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,566 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Bonnet release handle broken

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 94,566 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Bonnet release handle broken

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,907 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,424 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,053 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,067 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FX59 YVK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX59 YVK, 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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FX59 YVK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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