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YR59 UEN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,928 mi
Last recorded117,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 UEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,928 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,835 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,835 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,020 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,964 miles

front tyres wearing on in side edges

inside face of front brakes rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2016 39,962 miles

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

front tyres wearing on in side edges

inside face of front brakes rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,505 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 34,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,418 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 29,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,281 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 18,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UEN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEN, 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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YR59 UEN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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