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YD59 KGZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,939 mi
Last recorded97,939 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 KGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 97,939 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill holed front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 91,372 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2022 85,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 75,692 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads deteriorated on edges and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber missing but anti slip provision present

Fail 10 Mar 2020 74,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads deteriorated on edges and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber missing but anti slip provision present

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deteriorated on outer edges (winter tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,386 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked no chords showing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,025 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 35,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,187 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 KGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 YD59 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

YD59 KGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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