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YS59 FAK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,788 mi
Last recorded69,788 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 FAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 69,788 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

under trays obscuring full examination

Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,067 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 58,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 54,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,505 miles

Nearside Front road wheel inner bead rim been repaired

Pass 30 Nov 2020 49,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 49,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,930 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,201 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 40,012 miles

Water leak (suspect water pump)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,806 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,060 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 30,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,441 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 14,202 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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YS59 FAK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YS59 FAK, 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 YS59 FAK registered?

YS59 FAK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YS59 FAK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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