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YX59 VSO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,340 mi
Last recorded121,340 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 VSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 121,340 miles

all brake discs are slightly corroded.

front exhaust support bracket welding is giving way.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 121,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all brake discs are slightly corroded.

front exhaust support bracket welding is giving way.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 115,965 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 3 Oct 2017 115,965 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,322 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded on inner surfaces

n/s/r tyre is nearing 2mm of tread and has perishing cracks

Fail 5 Sep 2016 114,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded on inner surfaces

n/s/r tyre is nearing 2mm of tread and has perishing cracks

Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,047 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread, 3mm of tread.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 63,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YX59 VSO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX59 VSO, 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 YX59 VSO registered?

YX59 VSO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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