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YP59 ETA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,550 mi
Last recorded66,550 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 ETA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,366 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 66,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet release lever broken but still operational

Fail 28 Sep 2022 55,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet release lever broken but still operational

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,142 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 48,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.4 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,334 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 43,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 24,894 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,449 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2013 17,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake discs corroded/worn

rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,717 miles

front discs wearing

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 ETA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red 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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

YP59 ETA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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