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YT59 UFM

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,391 mi
Last recorded124,391 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 UFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 124,391 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 123,491 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 123,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,924 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 116,847 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal on the engine (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,544 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 105,653 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 100,478 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 95,520 miles

air box mounting rubbers worn making air box vibrate

n/s/f fog lamp damaged lense missing

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 31 Oct 2019 95,520 miles

air box mounting rubbers worn making air box vibrate

n/s/f fog lamp damaged lense missing

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,314 miles

baby seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt

boost leak suspect intercooler

n/s/f fog lamp lense missing

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 29 Oct 2018 83,314 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

baby seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt

boost leak suspect intercooler

n/s/f fog lamp lense missing

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,730 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 75,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,362 miles

Front discs worn/ corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 64,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs worn/ corroded

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 52,018 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack arm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front play in inner steering rack arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer strap broken but system still secure

Fail 24 Oct 2015 52,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing bulb had fell out of its housing and was illuminating in the back headlight casing causing no light front of the headlight (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack arm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front play in inner steering rack arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer strap broken but system still secure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,737 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support strap broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2014 37,737 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Exhaust rear silencer support strap broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,931 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,266 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 UFM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 UFM, 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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YT59 UFM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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