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LY59 ATK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,730 mi
Last recorded93,730 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ATK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,730 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2021 93,707 miles

Brake performance not tested due to spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,356 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

exhaust back deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,264 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,939 miles

both front brake disc's inner surface corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,355 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear and cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,678 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 49,678 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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LY59 ATK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY59 ATK, 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 LY59 ATK registered?

LY59 ATK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LY59 ATK safe to buy?

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