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YR59 FWM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,989 mi
Last recorded20,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 20,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 20,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 20,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 20,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 18,550 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 18,515 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 16,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 15,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,046 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 13,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,138 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 7 Sep 2015 11,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 10 Sep 2014 8,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 6,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,014 miles

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

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

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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YR59 FWM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR59 FWM, 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 YR59 FWM registered?

YR59 FWM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YR59 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 FWM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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