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AV09 YKN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,339 mi
Last recorded88,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 88,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,330 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 71,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,397 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 51,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 43,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 43,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 34,841 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 34,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 31,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2018 31,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 29,657 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 29,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 24,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,518 miles

Front discs pitted

OSF tyre perished

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,160 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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AV09 YKN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV09 YKN, 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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AV09 YKN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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