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CK09 YRL

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,546 mi
Last recorded86,546 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 YRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 86,546 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,629 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,742 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 72,742 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,363 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 59,094 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 59,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 55,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 55,318 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,001 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 54,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,439 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Jul 2017 49,439 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,786 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 43,783 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,902 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Jul 2015 37,884 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,567 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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CK09 YRL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CK09 YRL, 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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CK09 YRL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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