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YC59 OXN

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,859 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 81,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH, SEPERATED FROM SLEEVE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH, SEPERATED FROM SLEEVE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS, BADLY CORRODED AND WORN, INSIDE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged FOULING ON DROP LINK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,699 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION ON INSIDE OF LENSE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 64,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,586 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 62,586 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 58,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke opacity 6.72 m1 (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 49,082 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,168 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,264 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 23,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OXN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

YC59 OXN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 OXN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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