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YB09 FXV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,404 mi
Last recorded47,404 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 FXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 44,189 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,752 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light Lens cracked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror loose casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 35,974 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiperblade split

Pass 31 Jan 2020 32,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,764 miles

front wiper blades judder

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jan 2016 28,845 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,091 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,897 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 25,897 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,343 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 FXV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YB09 FXV, 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 YB09 FXV registered?

YB09 FXV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is YB09 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 FXV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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