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FX09 YUS

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,978 mi
Last recorded106,978 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,978 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 106,894 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 100,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 94,626 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 94,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,884 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 47,884 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,913 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,218 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2015 28,218 miles

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

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,474 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 16,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 2,350 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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FX09 YUS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 FX09 YUS, 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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FX09 YUS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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