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MT09 YSU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,418 mi
Last recorded107,418 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 YSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 107,418 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both struts top stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 107,418 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both struts top stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 101,955 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both struts top mounts stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock lazy

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,095 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 57,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 38,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,065 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 16,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,101 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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MT09 YSU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT09 YSU, 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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MT09 YSU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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