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YG59 BNY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 BNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 143,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 143,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,090 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,983 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 105,969 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure all mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 92,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 84,598 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 84,585 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 71,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,451 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 39,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 30,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,600 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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YG59 BNY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG59 BNY, 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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YG59 BNY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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