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YX59 YLY

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,754 mi
Last recorded51,754 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 46,386 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,690 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,930 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 20,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres heavily perished on outer tread edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,259 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished on outer tread edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,085 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 YLY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

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

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