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YC09 MTZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,114 mi
Last recorded89,114 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 MTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 89,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,792 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 84,786 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,178 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 47,169 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,213 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,280 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 22,711 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 19,200 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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YC09 MTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC09 MTZ, 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 YC09 MTZ registered?

YC09 MTZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is YC09 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 MTZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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