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HY59 YHC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,283 mi
Last recorded185,283 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 YHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 185,283 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 157,557 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 145,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 112,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 70,435 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,271 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 64,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spring clip loose (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (incorrect fitting rubbing caliper) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front turbo heatshield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,168 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,294 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,298 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,192 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 15,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,553 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 10,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,966 miles

n/s/f tyre outerside wall worn due to kerbing

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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HY59 YHC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY59 YHC, 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 HY59 YHC registered?

HY59 YHC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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