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YT59 RWL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,354 mi
Last recorded92,354 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 RWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 92,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 92,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 90,728 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 90,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 88,823 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 88,823 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,491 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,491 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,242 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,970 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has cracks in it!!

visible exhaust smoke emited!

Fail 18 Sep 2019 72,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & a nail in it! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

visible exhaust smoke emited!

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has cracks in it!!

Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,988 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 67,988 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,763 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 63,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,526 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to rear axle & suspension components

rear wiper blade split

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,804 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 49,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 35,694 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,013 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,395 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 RWL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

YT59 RWL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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