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Y5 ESA

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 ESA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 118,941 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,400 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 104,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,462 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 96,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2022 87,006 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 87,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 67,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,147 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 58,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 51,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,623 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,309 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 38,280 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,046 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 32,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,930 miles

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,222 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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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Y5 ESA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y5 ESA, 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 Y5 ESA registered?

Y5 ESA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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