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VE59 YAK

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,219 mi
Last recorded108,219 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 YAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 9 Sep 2021 108,217 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,278 miles

Rear one reg light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2019 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear one reg light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,954 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 64,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,367 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,207 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,849 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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VE59 YAK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VE59 YAK, 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 VE59 YAK registered?

VE59 YAK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VE59 YAK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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