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AO58 YOM

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 YOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,722 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 134,722 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,011 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (and treads cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front head lamp lens full of water

rear hand brake performance unbalanced (low on n/s rear )

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 14 Nov 2023 119,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (and treads cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front head lamp lens full of water

rear hand brake performance unbalanced (low on n/s rear )

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses full of condensation

slight travel on hand brake lever

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses full of condensation

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s front door mirror repaired

o/s rear number plate lamp lens missing

slight travel on hand brake lever

Fail 10 Nov 2021 107,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s front door mirror repaired

o/s rear number plate lamp lens missing

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 103,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,088 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 97,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 88,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,661 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2017 78,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,806 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 69,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,138 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 22 Oct 2015 62,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 52,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,749 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,349 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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AO58 YOM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO58 YOM, 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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AO58 YOM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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