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CX09 YBM

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,236 mi
Last recorded164,236 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 164,236 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Temporary repairs to exhaust supports (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 164,123 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Temporary repairs to exhaust supports (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 160,599 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 157,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 155,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 155,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 148,111 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 140,377 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 128,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,359 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,562 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,454 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,454 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,338 miles

n/s front brake noisey rear discs scored

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,042 miles

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

rear wiper split

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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CX09 YBM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX09 YBM, 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 CX09 YBM registered?

CX09 YBM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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