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OY59 YTL

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,664 mi
Last recorded133,664 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 YTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 133,664 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 133,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 126,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,157 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,645 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both/part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 115,645 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both/part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,364 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 106,361 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,989 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,974 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off , but system still supported

Fail 6 Mar 2017 66,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off , but system still supported

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,884 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,057 miles

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

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)

front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 30 Mar 2013 16,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,539 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 YTL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OY59 YTL, 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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OY59 YTL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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