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YG59 FRJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,664 mi
Last recorded149,664 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 FRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 149,664 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 149,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 128,009 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 128,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 111,831 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 111,831 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 104,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,535 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 88,535 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,943 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,488 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven discs (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,517 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 59,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,493 miles

both front brake discs are slightly worn

both rear brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,493 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs are slightly worn

both rear brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2014 51,475 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YG59 FRJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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