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VX09 YUT

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 YUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,632 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 51,364 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,509 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,984 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,611 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 43,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,511 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,511 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,321 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,321 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,020 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,070 miles

nearside front tyre perrished on edge

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 YUT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

VX09 YUT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VX09 YUT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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