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YG59 VHF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,350 mi
Last recorded42,350 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 VHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 42,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 38,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 30,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 18,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 11,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 9,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 9,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 7,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 6,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 4,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 3,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 3,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 7,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 1,973 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 VHF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

YG59 VHF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YG59 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 VHF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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