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YE59 DCF

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,987 mi
Last recorded114,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,987 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER CLAMP HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 114,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT EMPTY

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER CLAMP HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 103,568 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,548 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 83,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [down pipe leaking] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [silencer connecting pipe also leaking] (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 77,766 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,820 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre edge ()

Fail 16 Jul 2021 65,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,059 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,792 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,020 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 42,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,226 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 22,654 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 22,654 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 16,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 11,798 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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YE59 DCF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YE59 DCF, 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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YE59 DCF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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