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SK59 LYF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,684 mi
Last recorded100,684 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 LYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,684 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 81,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,930 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 73,930 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 66,056 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 66,056 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 41,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,586 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 20,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,309 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 19,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,292 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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SK59 LYF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SK59 LYF, 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 SK59 LYF registered?

SK59 LYF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SK59 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 LYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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