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YX59 YMC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,540 mi
Last recorded99,540 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 99,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 99,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 93,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,299 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 84,021 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,519 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus very low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 80,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus very low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,225 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 63,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,444 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 35,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,467 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,997 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,664 miles

both wiper blades splitting and worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 17,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades splitting and worn

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 YMC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

YX59 YMC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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