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AJ09 YCN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,872 mi
Last recorded156,872 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 156,872 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 156,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 147,580 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has splits on inner sidewall but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 140,096 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front wing damaged

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 136,540 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,857 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 129,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 122,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,412 miles

exhaust front pipe and rear pipe mounting brackets deteriorating

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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AJ09 YCN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ09 YCN, 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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AJ09 YCN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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