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EY09 YNO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,458 mi
Last recorded122,458 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 YNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 122,458 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 120,272 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 109,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on Inner Face - Lipped Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 109,764 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))

Front Exhaust system insecure Front Mount Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Silencer Brace Has Snapped - Silencer is Snapped Where Pipe Meets Silencer - Likely to Fall Off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on Inner Face - Lipped Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers Smear Windscreen Slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively Corroded on Inner and Outer Face - Heavily Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 103,059 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 95,587 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 95,584 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,514 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,044 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 32,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,031 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,742 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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EY09 YNO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 EY09 YNO, 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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EY09 YNO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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