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YC59 KYY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 KYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,032 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 82,030 miles

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

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,803 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,634 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 74,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,427 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 72,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,188 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,584 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,682 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 65,682 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,177 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,177 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,645 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 58,645 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air conditioning condenser in poor condition

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Oct 2015 48,977 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air conditioning condenser in poor condition

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,510 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

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 KYY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

YC59 KYY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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