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YY59 HJJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 115,826 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 115,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside bottom outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 109,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside bottom outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 99,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,280 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 83,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 76,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,860 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shockers are corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 64,860 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shockers are corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 54,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's advice to change soon (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer an inner edge's advice to change soon

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer an inner edge's advice to change soon

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and also wearing on outer edge ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 54,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's advice to change soon (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both side's (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer an inner edge's advice to change soon

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer an inner edge's advice to change soon

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and also wearing on outer edge ()

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both side's (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,533 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 35,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,555 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 28,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,771 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 HJJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HJJ, 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 HJJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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