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VX09 YUH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,205 mi
Last recorded83,205 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 YUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,406 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 72,406 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,935 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF - OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,159 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,674 miles

rear exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling off

Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling off

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,832 miles

centre exhaust corroding and rear silencer outer skin peeling

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,728 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,458 miles

age related cracks in both rear tyres

rear silencer outer casings corroding away

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,847 miles

age related cracks in all four tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,333 miles

age related cracks in all four tyres

inner faces of front brake discs deteriorating

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,203 miles

front brake discs starting to deteriorate on inner faces

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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VX09 YUH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VX09 YUH, 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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VX09 YUH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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