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FY09 UWH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 UWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 121,276 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

most suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 121,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

most suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 116,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear sill back plate both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

most suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 116,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear sill back plate both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

most suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 111,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 111,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 106,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed in few places poor throughout (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 106,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed in few places poor throughout (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 103,232 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 103,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 98,416 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom along nearside and crack on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,690 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres perishing cracking in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2018 84,111 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres perishing cracking in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

screen cracked across bottom of n/s

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,595 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,901 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

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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FY09 UWH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY09 UWH, 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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FY09 UWH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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