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MA09 YSL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,224 mi
Last recorded70,224 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,224 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Fail 12 Feb 2025 70,220 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body work damage

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 50,317 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested broken (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,941 miles

Exhaust emissions on the high side.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion due to vehicle being stood. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in tread runs. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion due to vehicle being stood. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in tread runs. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing and beginning to mark screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,379 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 48,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front wipers smearing on screen

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 45,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,154 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 42,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall cut/split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,487 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall.

high level brake light inop.

Pass 19 May 2015 31,212 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 19 May 2015 31,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 26,157 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 26,157 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 21,370 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 21,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 16,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 16,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MA09 YSL 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 61.9%.

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 MA09 YSL, 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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MA09 YSL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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