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YY59 SPV

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,240 mi
Last recorded105,240 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 SPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 97,607 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,716 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,512 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi starting to break - slight exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in centre of screen (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf outer boot (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi starting to break - slight exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in centre of screen (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 62,428 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 51,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SPV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

YY59 SPV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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