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YX59 WZM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 WZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,633 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 97,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,800 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,641 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,457 miles

both front tyres worn on edges(highline tread) x2

both rear indicators starting to show white light x2

nsf anti-rollbar link rod slight play

nsf tyre cut in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges(highline tread) x2

both rear indicators starting to show white light x2

nsf anti-rollbar link rod slight play

nsf tyre cut in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,955 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 49,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,738 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,847 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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YX59 WZM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

YX59 WZM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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