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YD59 KGP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,686 mi
Last recorded111,686 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 KGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield under fuel tank insecure - resting on exhaust

Fail 3 Feb 2025 111,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield under fuel tank insecure - resting on exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 93,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 83,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 81,542 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,170 miles

Front advise exhaust system front securing hanger corroded(bottom weld broken)but still secure when checked

Rear advise both rear indicators slightly showing white light

advise corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 16 Feb 2018 63,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front advise exhaust system front securing hanger corroded(bottom weld broken)but still secure when checked

Rear advise both rear indicators slightly showing white light

advise corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,397 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 53,246 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,038 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall and in tread

Fail 30 Jan 2016 43,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall and on tread

engine management light on (antipollution)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,611 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,520 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 KGP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD59 KGP, 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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YD59 KGP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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