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YC59 FRX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,826 mi
Last recorded114,826 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 114,826 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 114,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,893 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 113,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,791 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 111,791 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 108,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,989 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 95,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,406 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 65,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,924 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,543 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 43,543 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,550 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC WORN

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

REAR PADS WEARING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY N/S ST RACK

Fail 22 Oct 2015 38,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC WORN

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

REAR PADS WEARING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY N/S ST RACK

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,880 miles

FRONT DISC WORN AND PITTED

REAR DISC WORN AND PITTED

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 26,880 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT DISC WORN AND PITTED

REAR DISC WORN AND PITTED

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 23,641 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,097 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 20,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,135 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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YC59 FRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YC59 FRX, 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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YC59 FRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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