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YG59 UDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,083 mi
Last recorded79,083 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 79,083 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 79,017 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE DROP LINK DOUBLE NUTTED BUT NO PLAY

OIL LEAK REAR MAIN SEAL

Pass 14 Sep 2024 64,541 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 50,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 42,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,209 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 36,207 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,033 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front brake disc slightly lipped offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 33,033 miles

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front brake disc slightly lipped offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 30,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,967 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 27,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,767 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 26,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 26,742 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Both Front drive shaft slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,441 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,078 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,910 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,693 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 13,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,398 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 UDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UDZ, 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 YG59 UDZ registered?

YG59 UDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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