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YB09 FXW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,068 mi
Last recorded109,068 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 FXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 109,068 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ((( Borderline ))) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/close to limit. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/sill end both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 106,263 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Split. ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and sill end both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 103,164 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 103,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,876 miles

Coolant leak Radiator . ()

Exhaust noisy Noisy and rear silencer is blocking up . (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint . (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 98,874 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator . ()

Exhaust noisy Noisy and rear silencer is blocking up . (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,448 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 95,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,299 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 73,227 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 63,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,488 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,684 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,994 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,757 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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YB09 FXW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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