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SK59 YFA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 YFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,366 miles

Diesel injector seal blowing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 117,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Diesel injector seal blowing

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,216 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 87,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer WITH NO VISBLE TREAD PATTERN

Oil leak, but not excessive POSIBLE DRIVE SHAFT SEAL ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,085 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust back box bracket fractured

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,085 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust back box bracket fractured

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,617 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 58,617 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,787 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators starting to show white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,787 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators starting to show white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,498 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,436 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 16,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2012 14,390 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YFA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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