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YG59 YGV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,955 mi
Last recorded105,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 105,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 99,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 91,115 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2020 91,115 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 75,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,379 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,379 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,659 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YGV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

YG59 YGV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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