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OY59 YTV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,282 mi
Last recorded101,282 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 101,282 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 91,813 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged not likely to fall off (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside wing indicator lens missing, not affecting functionality of indicator

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 91,807 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (dog bone) mount rear of gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front mirror starting to delaminate, not affecting view to rear

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing indicator lens missing, does not affect operation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,618 miles

back box mounting strap corroded away

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,931 miles

back box mount snapped though corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2019 81,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

back box mount snapped though corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,741 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front disc's inner faces thin and corroded otl

front pads otl

n/s number plate light

Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,608 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 66,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,206 miles

n/s/r tyre

o/s mirror

Fail 30 Sep 2016 59,201 miles

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

n/s/r tyre

o/s mirror

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,156 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 52,156 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

engine oil low

play n/s/f drop link

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,824 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 34,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,850 miles

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)

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 YTV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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