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YP59 EJA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,638 mi
Last recorded94,638 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 EJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle frame corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 94,636 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both brake pads worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle frame corroded

Rear both brake pads worn

Pass 13 Jan 2023 86,248 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,402 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 79,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,848 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,178 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 51,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 46,918 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,428 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 35,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YP59 EJA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YP59 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

YP59 EJA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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