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OY59 YTE

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 YTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,656 miles

Light corrosion rear axle and lower spring cup areas

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 89,050 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 89,050 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 87,936 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 87,936 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 87,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,597 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,856 miles

exhaust system brackets corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,512 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,135 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

play inner rack joint offside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,781 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

play inner rack joint offside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 51,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,103 miles

offside front tyre repaired oninner sidewall

Pass 16 May 2012 21,295 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 YTE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY59 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

OY59 YTE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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