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YT59 UFE

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,117 mi
Last recorded29,117 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 UFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,117 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 27,928 miles

Front front end damage but secure ( bumper etc )

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2022 25,511 miles

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 16 Dec 2021 22,528 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 22,528 miles

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

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

Front both tyres badly worn on edges

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 19,018 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 19,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,207 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 14,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,961 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 12,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tyre 195/50/16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,836 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 11,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 11,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2015 10,991 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jan 2014 10,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,827 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 UFE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

YT59 UFE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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