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YB09 FHA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,636 mi
Last recorded40,636 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 FHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 40,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,089 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 38,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,053 miles

Damage, scuffs and scratches all over bodywork.

O/s rear coloured indicator bulb fading.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Slight imbalance on front brakes.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 38,053 miles

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

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

Damage, scuffs and scratches all over bodywork.

O/s rear coloured indicator bulb fading.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 37,527 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))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,545 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,475 miles

Heavy oil leaks from around engine

N/s door, rear 1/4 and wheelarch scuffed.

Nail in o/s front tyre

O/s rear indicator, coloured bulb fading.

Plastic trim around top of o/s/front seatbelt, loose.

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsf - 370n, osf - 270n [25%] (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,339 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2015 31,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside wiper smearing slightly

reversing light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,667 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in nearside rear lamp

rear seats folded down and loaded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 26,667 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in nearside rear lamp

rear seats folded down and loaded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,927 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 18,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YB09 FHA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB09 FHA, 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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YB09 FHA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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