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YH59 SMU

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

155,610 mi
Last recorded155,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 SMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 155,610 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 155,605 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 146,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 146,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 136,766 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 136,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,869 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 128,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 119,218 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 114,280 miles

wear/corrosion rear brake disc faces

Fail 18 May 2021 114,280 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in nearside front suspension shocker piston in unit leg

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wear/corrosion rear brake disc faces

Pass 20 May 2020 107,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged 2 nails in treaded area and worn close to limit just under 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge , slight damage nearside front tyre in outer sidewall

slight wear rear brake disc faces

Fail 20 May 2020 107,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged 2 nails in treaded area and worn close to limit just under 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge , slight damage nearside front tyre in outer sidewall

slight wear rear brake disc faces

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,992 miles

gearbox rear lower mounting worn with movement

some damage to nearside/offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

some wear with slight corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,915 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 86,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,822 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 62,822 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,542 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,457 miles

One of rear silencer brackets corroded away/broken

Fail 6 Sep 2013 37,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSF wiper blade splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

One of rear silencer brackets corroded away/broken

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,986 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SMU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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