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MK09 CYS

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,624 mi
Last recorded105,624 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 CYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 105,624 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing Inner Edge, 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 105,623 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside & Nearside Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing Inner Edge, 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm & Bald Outer Edge, Replace ASAP, 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 100,062 miles

Coolant level low

Fuel tank Heat shield not secure at all fixings

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 100,061 miles

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

Coolant level low

Fuel tank Heat shield not secure at all fixings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 95,003 miles

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Not Secure At All Fixings

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Boot Damaged But Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Offside & Nearside Sill Weak By Rear Trailing Arm / Axle Bush Mounting

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Fail 26 Jun 2024 95,003 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside & Nearside Sill Corroded By Front Seat Belt Mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Engine Coolant Low

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Not Secure At All Fixings

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Boot Damaged But Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside & Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Offside & Nearside Sill Weak By Rear Trailing Arm / Axle Bush Mounting

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Pass 14 Jun 2023 90,647 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,802 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,520 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 80,518 miles

Boot lid component insecure boot catch bolts loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 76,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,598 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm + worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside front (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm + worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside front (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,595 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2017 59,595 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Fail 14 Jan 2016 54,629 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,746 miles

damage to o/s outter sill

Fail 9 Jan 2015 48,746 miles

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

damage to o/s outter sill

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,977 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 43,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,320 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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MK09 CYS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MK09 CYS, 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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MK09 CYS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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