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YP59 ERY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,409 mi
Last recorded111,409 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 111,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded.Injector blow by.

Pass 29 Nov 2025 111,057 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 111,057 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 108,297 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,867 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,151 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,293 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 86,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,769 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 83,159 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,446 miles

Nearside Front CV boot deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,092 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 82,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,352 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,357 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 5,045 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 ERY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

YP59 ERY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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