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YX59 ZWS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,480 mi
Last recorded59,480 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 ZWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 59,480 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 59,480 miles

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 56,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,455 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 53,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,716 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 46,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,779 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,878 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,236 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 ZWS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

YX59 ZWS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is YX59 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX59 ZWS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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