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FP09 YDE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,008 mi
Last recorded144,008 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 YDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 144,008 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 144,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam re new head ligth bud fit and make work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,157 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 103,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,651 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 94,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front discs heavily worn - replace @ next pad interval

Injector leaking/noisy

Rear discs heavily worn - replace @ next pad interval

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,076 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 86,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,003 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,612 miles

Offside Front Wishbone Rear Bush Parting

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,981 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,003 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,091 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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FP09 YDE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP09 YDE, 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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FP09 YDE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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