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YY59 BLX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,919 mi
Last recorded60,919 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 BLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 60,919 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 60,918 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps beam pattern slight vague

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 59,479 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 59,479 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released When lights on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,812 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,002 miles

middle brake light not working

Fail 9 Dec 2022 56,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

middle brake light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,354 miles

Rear items on rear seats. unable to check belts

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 52,666 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,628 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 47,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,574 miles

Rear silencer getting weak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 26,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer getting weak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,654 miles

Advise front discs slightly lipped and corroded

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,910 miles

exhaust silencer rusty but not leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,318 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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YY59 BLX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY59 BLX, 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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YY59 BLX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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