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OY59 XNF

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,120 mi
Last recorded101,120 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 XNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 101,120 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge cords not yet showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 93,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge cords not yet showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 88,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 85,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 81,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 80,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,548 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Rear Support (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,548 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Rear Support (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Support Bracket On Back Box Corroded and Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Support Bracket on Back Box Broken

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,156 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 65,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,083 miles

Rear Both rear tyre`s cracked and perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 57,083 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

Advise anti-freeze level below min mark

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

Rear Both rear tyre`s cracked and perished

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 45,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,875 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 36,875 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 27,703 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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OY59 XNF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY59 XNF, 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 OY59 XNF registered?

OY59 XNF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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