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DK09 YLO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,810 mi
Last recorded61,810 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 61,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 57,958 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 57,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 43,365 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 43,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,942 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 36,942 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,241 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 30,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 9,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,316 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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DK09 YLO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK09 YLO, 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 DK09 YLO registered?

DK09 YLO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 YLO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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