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YP59 OBS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 OBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 80,122 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 72,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,600 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 59,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,403 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 46,390 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,828 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,892 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 36,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,835 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 OBS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

YP59 OBS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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