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YX59 YTM

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,565 mi
Last recorded31,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 31,565 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sunvisor

osf tyre perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2026 31,565 miles

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sunvisor

osf tyre perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2025 30,723 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 29,710 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,869 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2023 28,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,055 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,205 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,395 miles

os sunvisor insecure

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2019 25,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,910 miles

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

rear exhaust

Fail 26 Jul 2018 23,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,754 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded.

Both front tyres have small cracks between treads, not showing cords.

Both rear brake disc outer faces starting to corrode.

Offside Front Tyre has a puncture.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,503 miles

front pads low // rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion rear discs // slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight fraying n/s/f seat belt // front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,046 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 20,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,631 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 17,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 15,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight binding rear wheels

Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,025 miles

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 11,969 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 YTM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

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

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