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VX09 YUL

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 YUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,137 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 89,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,224 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 78,224 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,158 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,284 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,284 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,019 miles

centre exhuast and rear silencer mounting bracket corroded and fractured but exhaust system secure

child seat fitted at nearside rear unable to inspect seat and belts

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,744 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

chip in windscreen zone A (5mm)

front brake discs wearing badly

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,884 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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VX09 YUL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUL, 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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What year was VX09 YUL registered?

VX09 YUL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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