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FX09 YUY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,675 mi
Last recorded54,675 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,675 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 54,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 49,415 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 49,415 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 46,351 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 46,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,202 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,069 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 40,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,792 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 28,379 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,478 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,059 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing - no cords visible at present

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,534 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls cracking/perishing slightly - no cords visible at present.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,906 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,279 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 YUY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 YUY, 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 YUY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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