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YY58 OBW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 OBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,267 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 78,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,333 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 58,532 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 58,532 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 26,216 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated at some time (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

oil leak

stone chip in drivers veiw

Fail 12 Jan 2019 26,216 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))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated at some time (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

oil leak

stone chip in drivers veiw

Pass 4 Jan 2018 18,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 18,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Recommend new gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 15,539 miles

coolant below minimum

Fail 9 Jan 2017 15,539 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc large clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant below minimum

Pass 19 Jan 2016 10,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 5,154 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 2,912 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 2,912 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2013 2,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 3,568 miles

unable to test washer's as wash bottel frozen up

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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YY58 OBW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY58 OBW, 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 YY58 OBW registered?

YY58 OBW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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