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VO09 YCB

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,890 mi
Last recorded62,890 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 YCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,890 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 59,550 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,385 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 56,385 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,812 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 45,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,541 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 45,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,425 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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VO09 YCB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO09 YCB, 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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VO09 YCB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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