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YR59 VSC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,208 mi
Last recorded99,208 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 VSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,208 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 99,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 93,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,939 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 87,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,149 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 3 Nov 2022 79,050 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap corroded /broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,099 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 47,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 38,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,675 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 VSC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

YR59 VSC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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