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YX59 YLW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 YLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,854 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 102,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,107 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,823 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,823 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,099 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,766 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,766 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,048 miles

Centre Rear Upper Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output stop light not working (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,048 miles

Centre Front Upper Power steering ram(s) body cracked sharp edges near front screen (2.3.4b)

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

Centre Rear Upper Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output stop light not working (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,436 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2014 42,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2013 29,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,230 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

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 YLW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YLW, 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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YX59 YLW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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