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YE59 VZD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,328 mi
Last recorded197,328 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 VZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 197,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 180,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 180,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 164,191 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 150,797 miles

Central Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front upper strut mounting noisy

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,430 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 138,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,675 miles

Diesel injector leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2021 117,231 miles

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

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

Diesel injector leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,358 miles

rear discs rusty due to standing

Pass 16 May 2019 86,264 miles

new spring sits close to inner wheel arch but not fouling

Fail 15 May 2019 86,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 82,282 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2017 78,448 miles

n/s outer sill weak

Fail 3 May 2017 78,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s nj/s (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s outer sill weak

Pass 27 May 2016 74,813 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,664 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 51,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,300 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jan 2014 38,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,018 miles

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

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

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 VZD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YE59 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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