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YX59 YMK

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,882 mi
Last recorded58,882 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 58,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,731 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 56,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,806 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 44,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,169 miles

Rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2014 26,261 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 19,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,163 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 YMK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

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

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