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YP59 FLN

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 FLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 84,830 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter clip loose & leaking grease

Fail 29 Jan 2026 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter clip loose & leaking grease

Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 79,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,047 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 61,319 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,755 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 55,754 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 49,636 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front top shocker bush slight worn

Fail 16 Jul 2018 46,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top shocker bush slight worn

Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,776 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,348 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 39,344 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,111 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,574 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 FLN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

YP59 FLN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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