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NL59 YPX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,253 mi
Last recorded112,253 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 YPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,253 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 112,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 108,669 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 108,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on its limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,297 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,054 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,715 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 81,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,260 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust hitting body of car causing noise

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, also kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 74,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust hitting body of car causing noise

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, also kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount noisy. REPLACE ALONG WITH SHOCKER

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Screen chipped

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,384 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wearing on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,239 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears white (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer input pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall kerb damaged side wall damaged 195/55x16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,114 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,114 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,995 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,687 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,318 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,336 miles

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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NL59 YPX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL59 YPX, 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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NL59 YPX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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