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EA09 YMK

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,014 mi
Last recorded121,014 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 YMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 121,014 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 121,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 excessive black smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front inner brake disc faces heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 118,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished in tread & worn on edges 185.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & worn on edges 185.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished in tread & worn on edges 185.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 17,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished in tread & worn on edges 185.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & worn on edges 185.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished in tread & worn on edges 185.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 104,178 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 104,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2015 99,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 99,268 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 84,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 84,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 68,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,465 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 53,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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EA09 YMK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA09 YMK, 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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EA09 YMK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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