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YD59 AXR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,722 mi
Last recorded123,722 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 AXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 123,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 123,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Fail 1 Dec 2020 107,205 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,094 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 102,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,473 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,961 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhast mounting corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,237 miles

rear exhaustb mounting corroeded but exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,586 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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YD59 AXR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD59 AXR, 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 YD59 AXR registered?

YD59 AXR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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