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FV09 YST

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,262 mi
Last recorded93,262 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 YST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 93,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 91,771 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring just out of cup (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 80,884 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns cv boot clip replaced (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring just out of cup (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,970 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 76,970 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension bush worn

Fail 13 Jun 2022 76,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension bush worn

Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 71,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 61,156 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,728 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge.(195x50x16) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 51,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge.(195x50x16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,146 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,655 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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FV09 YST is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FV09 YST, 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 FV09 YST registered?

FV09 YST is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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