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YE59 HTL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,009 mi
Last recorded54,009 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 HTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 54,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,706 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 43,586 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 37,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 33,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 32,888 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,564 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 29,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,711 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 May 2015 28,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 24,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,023 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 HTL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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