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YD09 LRX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 LRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 112,558 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front, o/s rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 112,558 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front, o/s rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 110,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,709 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2022 107,709 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearings worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2021 105,204 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough

Rear seat belts could not be checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2021 105,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough

Rear seat belts could not be checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 102,823 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 102,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,451 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened bearing judder (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected remains on (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened bearing judder (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 95,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 70,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,814 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 55,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,673 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 26,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YD09 LRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YD09 LRX, 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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YD09 LRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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