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MT59 YKO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,620 mi
Last recorded125,620 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 YKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,620 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 125,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 115,650 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 115,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where centre section joins to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 110,825 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where centre section joins to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and signs of slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 104,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and signs of slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,911 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,210 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,207 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 63,091 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,481 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 35,841 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MT59 YKO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MT59 YKO, 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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MT59 YKO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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