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YY59 LWN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,274 mi
Last recorded62,274 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 LWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 62,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,504 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 39,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 39,513 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,631 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 9,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 4,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 4,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 4,036 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 LWN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

YY59 LWN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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