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YH59 LLE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 LLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 137,902 miles

ENGINE RUNS UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA, SEEN FROM INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA HAS BE COATED IN UNDERSEAL. ENGINE BAY SIDE

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA HAS BEN REPAIRED FROM ENGINE BAY SIDE. NOT ALL REPAIR IS VISABLE AND IS ALSO COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Offside Front TOP SUSPUNSION MOUNT VERY NOISY WHEN STEERING ROTATAED

Fail 7 Jul 2025 137,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

ENGINE RUNS UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA, SEEN FROM INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA HAS BE COATED IN UNDERSEAL. ENGINE BAY SIDE

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA HAS BEN REPAIRED FROM ENGINE BAY SIDE. NOT ALL REPAIR IS VISABLE AND IS ALSO COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Offside Front TOP SUSPUNSION MOUNT VERY NOISY WHEN STEERING ROTATAED

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 129,008 miles
Fail 26 May 2024 129,003 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 120,500 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 115,902 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 113,474 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 113,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,879 miles

DPF heat shield loose

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 105,879 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

DPF heat shield loose

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,326 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 18,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,042 miles

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

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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YH59 LLE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH59 LLE, 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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YH59 LLE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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