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YC59 OXJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,675 mi
Last recorded91,675 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,675 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 91,675 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust mounting corroded (rear)

Fail 5 Nov 2024 87,903 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust mounting corroded (rear)

Pass 26 May 2023 81,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly

Fail 22 May 2023 81,431 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,065 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,065 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,644 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 59,643 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 56,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 49,918 miles

Engine cover / under covers fitted

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 49,918 miles

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

Engine cover / under covers fitted

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,786 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 42,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 39,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,399 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,308 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 OXJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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