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YB09 HAO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,437 mi
Last recorded148,437 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 HAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 148,437 miles

Heatshield around tank loose

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 148,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield around tank loose

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 140,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 132,682 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting slightly tight

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 132,682 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting slightly tight

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 126,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 2 Aug 2023 126,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on rear spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on inner edge (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 1 Aug 2022 118,258 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 118,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 114,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and no tread on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 114,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and no tread on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,463 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,495 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 56,602 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,267 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,418 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 27,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,401 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 HAO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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