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YY59 HHD

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 81,258 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front outer c.v gaiter is weeping grease

offside rear inner brake pad is worn more than the nearside

Fail 26 May 2026 81,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front outer c.v gaiter is weeping grease

offside rear inner brake pad is worn more than the nearside

Pass 4 Jun 2025 78,311 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 75,085 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit now (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

turbo heatshield loose and rattling

Pass 5 Jun 2023 72,267 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 72,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp led bulb fitted, flickering when indicators active (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp led bulb fitted, flickering when indicators active (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,983 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 64,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 55,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,345 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 54,345 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,875 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 50,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,330 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,757 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,975 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 37,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 31,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 24,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,172 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 HHD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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