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YR59 OTZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,173 mi
Last recorded43,173 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 OTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 43,173 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 42,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Minor binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Opaque no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Gone white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Minor binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 40,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking and worn on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres - fronts 8 yo (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,075 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger/strap broken exhaust secure

Fail 27 Jul 2022 37,074 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger/strap broken exhaust secure

Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,938 miles

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

exhaust back box strap broken

Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,100 miles

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

exhaust back box strap corroded/broken

Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,546 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,793 miles

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall scuff marks.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,178 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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YR59 OTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR59 OTZ registered?

YR59 OTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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