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YP59 WML

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,781 mi
Last recorded121,781 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 WML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 121,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,769 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 108,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 97,861 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 97,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,732 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 84,729 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,881 miles

frt brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 66,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 57,702 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,702 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,519 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 33,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WML is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

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

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