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WV09 JYO

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,778 mi
Last recorded43,778 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 JYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,140 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind to rear brake

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 35,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,694 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 31,419 miles

1x rear exhaust mount adrift

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,419 miles

1x rear exhaust mount adrift

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 28,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,024 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 18,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs heavily scored on inner rotor 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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WV09 JYO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green 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 WV09 JYO, 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 WV09 JYO registered?

WV09 JYO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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