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YY59 MXX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,712 mi
Last recorded23,712 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 MXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 23,712 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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Pass 18 Oct 2024 20,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting braclet corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 20,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting braclet corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 16,946 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer rear mounting strap corroded and snapped but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 16,076 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 15,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 14,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 13,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 12,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 10,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 9,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 8,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 6,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 5,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 4,454 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 MXX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

YY59 MXX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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