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SP59 YJD

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,481 mi
Last recorded107,481 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,481 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly brake caliper (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 107,480 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly brake caliper (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed hub (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged c over missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,969 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 94,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 88,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 88,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 80,199 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 80,199 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,363 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 76,360 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 71,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,502 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 57,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,652 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,887 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 28,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,619 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 24,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,032 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 23,032 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,032 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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SP59 YJD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP59 YJD, 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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SP59 YJD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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