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YG59 VHH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,212 mi
Last recorded94,212 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 VHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 87,185 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 87,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 81,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 78,099 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,773 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 51,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear tyres worn low

Fail 29 Sep 2016 45,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear tyres worn low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,883 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 38,883 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,742 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 31,742 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,682 miles

advise budget repair to ns mirror

advise surface cracks in nsr tyre side wall

Fail 5 Oct 2012 16,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage on both front tyres outer sidewalls.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,096 miles

damage on both front tyres outer sidewalls.

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 VHH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

YG59 VHH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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