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YP59 OCJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,970 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 90,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 86,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 78,345 miles

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 3 Mar 2021 77,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,683 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,271 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,363 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,799 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 36,799 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,988 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,526 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 OCJ 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 89.5%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

YP59 OCJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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