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YP59 CUX

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 CUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 147,072 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 147,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 130,566 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,331 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,694 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,938 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 19,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,032 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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YP59 CUX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YP59 CUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP59 CUX registered?

YP59 CUX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is YP59 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 CUX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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