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YP59 VLG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,035 mi
Last recorded62,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 58,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 54,137 miles

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

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

front lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 11 Jun 2024 53,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side tyre tread and tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 40,595 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 40,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 37,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,078 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 36,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,183 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,934 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 26,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,713 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 22,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,609 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 VLG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

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

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