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YP59 FNR

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Tranmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,094 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 86,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,749 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 83,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,234 miles

Clutch slave cylinder appears to be leaking

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,528 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,047 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,848 miles

Rear silencer bracket fractured but still supporting and heat shield detached

Tyres have cracking in tread ; front offside, rear offside and rear nearside

Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,480 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,480 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,504 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,102 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 FNR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FNR, 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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YP59 FNR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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