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YP59 LMM

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,304 mi
Last recorded36,304 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 LMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 36,304 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 36,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 30,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 30,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,563 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 23,512 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 23,512 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 18,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 18,204 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 15,973 miles

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 3 Dec 2019 15,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 23 Oct 2018 12,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 9,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,713 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 7,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 6,969 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 6,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 6,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 4,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 3,899 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 LMM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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