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YR59 SDV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 SDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 129,324 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge, requires wheel alignment

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2022 129,321 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge, requires wheel alignment

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2021 117,462 miles

Front Lower engine cover loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear on edges tyre worn close to tread bar markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,643 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 111,643 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,578 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front shock spring cup slightly misaligned

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. rear brake discs are in poor condition. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,578 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front shock spring cup slightly misaligned

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. rear brake discs are in poor condition. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,404 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,257 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,190 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,187 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,359 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SDV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR59 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

YR59 SDV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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