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YC59 JOH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,039 mi
Last recorded43,039 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 43,039 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 40,440 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 40,440 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 36,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 34,781 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 34,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers mirror slightly damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,815 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,970 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 21,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 18,692 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished on side walls

Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,582 miles

n/s wiper blade perished

Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JOH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC59 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC59 JOH registered?

YC59 JOH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is YC59 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 JOH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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