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PN09 YBE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 YBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 96,089 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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 64,716 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inopertive

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 64,716 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inopertive

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 58,954 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,412 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 57,412 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,893 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to separate

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to separate

Fail 6 Mar 2018 45,113 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to separate

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to separate

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,482 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 17,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,482 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,524 miles

advise o/s rear brakes slightly sticking on

Fail 3 Feb 2012 17,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise o/s rear brakes slightly sticking on

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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PN09 YBE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 PN09 YBE, 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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PN09 YBE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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