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YD59 FXT

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,092 mi
Last recorded58,092 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 58,092 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2025 58,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2024 54,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 54,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 52,992 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 52,992 miles

Front wipers smearing

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))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 49,026 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 49,026 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 44,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,736 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 23,567 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,718 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 FXT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

YD59 FXT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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