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VO09 YHW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 YHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,724 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 82,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,393 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,818 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 28 Mar 2023 71,818 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,527 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Mar 2022 63,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,797 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,125 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 44,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,661 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 38,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,577 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 33,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,820 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,388 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 YHW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 VO09 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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