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YY59 DTZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,536 mi
Last recorded64,536 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 DTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 62,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,367 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 59,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,554 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,784 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,675 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe ferules corroded

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Axle bush housing corroded on both sides

Rear Axle bushes perished

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe ferules corroded

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,424 miles

Exhaust has slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,929 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 31,407 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,403 miles

o/s wiper blade split.

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 DTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YY59 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

YY59 DTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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