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YP59 VKN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,397 mi
Last recorded42,397 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 VKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 42,397 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 41,698 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 41,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,013 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 40,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,669 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

o.s.f disc scored/pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,706 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,966 miles

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

Front brake discs are corroded

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

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,830 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Rear Brake discs are worn and corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,399 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,408 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 16,408 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

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 VKN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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