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YE59 FOA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,179 mi
Last recorded32,179 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 FOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 32,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 26,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 23,228 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 19,864 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 29 Nov 2021 18,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 15,584 miles

all four tyre walls have weathering cracks

Fail 30 Nov 2020 15,584 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyre walls have weathering cracks

Pass 11 Dec 2019 15,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking on edge and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking on edge and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 14,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 28 Dec 2017 13,490 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 12,328 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 11,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 8,961 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 8,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 7,191 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 5,192 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 5,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 4,913 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 4,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FOA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol 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 YE59 FOA, 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 FOA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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