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YX59 YNB

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,764 mi
Last recorded69,764 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 YNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,764 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 69,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner shoulders

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,368 miles

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner shoulders

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner shoulders

Fail 16 Feb 2024 56,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner shoulders

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner shoulders

Pass 24 Feb 2023 53,521 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2023 53,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread blocks peryished

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread blocks peryished

Fail 4 Mar 2022 51,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens need a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread blocks peryished

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread blocks peryished

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,221 miles

rear exhaust box outer causing corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 42,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust box outer causing corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 18 Mar 2019 37,825 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,455 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,335 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,661 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 YNB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

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

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