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AJ09 YTG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,683 mi
Last recorded52,683 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,912 miles

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

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush worn

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 49,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 45,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,253 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 38,249 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer.Both brackets broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Wing mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 26,885 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,729 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 8,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 5,175 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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AJ09 YTG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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