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YP59 EHR

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,563 mi
Last recorded74,563 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 EHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,563 miles

Front cataltyic coverter heat sheild adrift

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 65,423 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 65,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,863 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust heat shield vibrating/poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 58,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust heat shield vibrating/poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 56,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar slightly rubbing lower arm when vehicle jacked up.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 56,186 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar slightly rubbing lower arm when vehicle jacked up.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,652 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 50,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from front pipe flex) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres badly perished , worn on edges and stone cuts

radiator leaking

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,408 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 EHR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EHR, 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 YP59 EHR registered?

YP59 EHR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is YP59 EHR safe to buy?

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