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AY09 YRV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,107 mi
Last recorded112,107 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,107 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,153 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,537 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 98,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 93,304 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 May 2016 93,304 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2015 82,757 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 68,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 54,296 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system metal support failed on one side but still supported at time of test

o/s/f tyre tread worn lower on inner edge

o/s/r vehicle body damaged

rear exhaust system silencer clamp corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 40,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on.

rear silencer bracket corroded.

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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AY09 YRV 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 92.3%.

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 AY09 YRV, 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 AY09 YRV registered?

AY09 YRV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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