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YF59 XGX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 XGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 98,106 miles

205/55 tyres on front 195/55 on rear

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil level on dipstick slightly high

Fail 20 Jun 2022 98,106 miles

205/55 tyres on front 195/55 on rear

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light off at time of test (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil level on dipstick slightly high

Fail 15 Jun 2022 98,016 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 97,869 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 84,476 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 75,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears, dog cage fitted. ()

Pass 7 May 2019 68,705 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 68,705 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,797 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 58,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack end

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,109 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,933 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 13,328 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 13,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YF59 XGX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YF59 XGX, 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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What year was YF59 XGX registered?

YF59 XGX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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