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YX59 YLZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,943 mi
Last recorded45,943 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 45,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with wax to preserve metal work

Pass 14 Nov 2024 44,726 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2024 44,726 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,338 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 43,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,974 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,367 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,136 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,732 miles

exhaust rear corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,262 miles

rear exhaust system corroded .

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,960 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 YLZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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