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YY59 RFF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,957 mi
Last recorded68,957 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 RFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 68,957 miles

. rear wiper blade defective .

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured . rear indicator bulbs fading from yellow to white . (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 68,957 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

. rear wiper blade defective .

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured . rear indicator bulbs fading from yellow to white . (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,593 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,569 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 61,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,052 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 54,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 52,437 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush slightly displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 46,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 May 2018 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 39,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,684 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,209 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,581 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RFF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY59 RFF registered?

YY59 RFF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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