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YC59 KXY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,331 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 103,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,479 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,479 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,820 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted all components not seen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,818 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2013 35,534 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 35,534 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,865 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 KXY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KXY, 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 YC59 KXY registered?

YC59 KXY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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