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RO59 YSJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,400 mi
Last recorded54,400 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 YSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 54,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front cannot assess have advised presenter (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 54,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front cannot assess have advised presenter (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Clipped back into place now secure (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,847 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 23,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 20,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Oct 2018 16,600 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,101 miles

body damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2017 13,101 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2016 11,043 miles

body damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,474 miles

body damaged

offside and nearside front and rear tyres age deterioated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,213 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 7,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 5,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 4,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 4,571 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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RO59 YSJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RO59 YSJ, 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 RO59 YSJ registered?

RO59 YSJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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