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YD59 TYP

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,845 mi
Last recorded124,845 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 124,845 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,669 miles

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

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

o/s/f wing mirror damage and cover missing

Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,669 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f wing mirror damage and cover missing

Fail 15 Aug 2024 113,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside door mirror damage and missing cover

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,743 miles

General under body condition front and rear of suspension and mounts slightly corroded

Nearside Front Window inoperative

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper defective

Fail 17 Aug 2023 103,743 miles

General under body condition front and rear of suspension and mounts slightly corroded

Nearside Front Window inoperative

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper defective

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,096 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,562 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 85,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,473 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 21 Jul 2017 72,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 55,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,717 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 TYP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TYP, 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 YD59 TYP registered?

YD59 TYP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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