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YT59 PYY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,518 mi
Last recorded136,518 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 136,518 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 136,359 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 128,832 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 128,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,066 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 120,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 113,615 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 113,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 108,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror reflective repair covering.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 108,100 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear box section not supported. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror reflective repair covering.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,629 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 105,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,666 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,978 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 PYY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YT59 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

YT59 PYY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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