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CV09 YKD

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

95,760 mi
Last recorded95,760 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 YKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 95,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount area in axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle rusty and corroded in various places

Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,371 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 92,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,847 miles

Front subframe rusty/corroded

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

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

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

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty/corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe rusty/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty/corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf support bar rusty holed

rear axle rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,596 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf support bar rusty holed

rear axle rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

noisey belt or pulleys

Fail 5 Apr 2019 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

noisey belt or pulleys

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,896 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,896 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,069 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 the tyre has several flat spots on it which are VERY close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 the tyre has several flat spots on it which are VERY close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dog guard obscuring centre rear seat belt

rear silencer strap broken

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,196 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight wear

nearside rear brake disc has slight wear

offside front brake disc has slight wear

offside rear brake disc has slight wear

Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,191 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front brake disc has slight wear

nearside rear brake disc has slight wear

nearside rear tyre has slight wear outside edge

offside front brake disc has slight wear

offside rear brake disc has slight wear

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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CV09 YKD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CV09 YKD, 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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CV09 YKD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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