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YY59 DTO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,029 mi
Last recorded61,029 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 61,029 miles

Both outer sills have signs of corrosion

Brake fluid looks dirty

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

nearside front door stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2025 56,931 miles

Brake fluid getting dirty

Drivers door stiff

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills have signs of corrosion under paint

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,022 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 35,681 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 34,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,972 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 31,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,385 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust back box starting to corrode

Fail 14 Mar 2016 30,385 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

exhaust back box starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,621 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure but still operational.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding. No leakage of fumes.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,487 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 21,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,831 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 19,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 DTO 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 75%.

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 YY59 DTO, 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 YY59 DTO registered?

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

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