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YT59 OXW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

41,056 mi
Last recorded41,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 OXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 41,056 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,003 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 37,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 37,280 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills ( jacking point ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,433 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 36,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,706 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 35,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,158 miles

Nearside wingmirror missing glass (NOT OBLIG)

Fail 8 Jul 2019 35,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside wingmirror missing glass (NOT OBLIG)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,452 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,912 miles

both front tyres perishing and cracking on outer sidewalls ./

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,532 miles

Corrosion to exhaust hangers

Kurb damage to front tyres

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 24,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,639 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 11 Sep 2013 18,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 31 Aug 2012 14,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,384 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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YT59 OXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YT59 OXW, 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 YT59 OXW registered?

YT59 OXW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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