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YD09 LRY

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,885 mi
Last recorded99,885 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 LRY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,885 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 77,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has several small holes at rear of support strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting to front of rear silencer corroded but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting to rear of rear silencer corroded but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

engine coolant level low

Fail 11 Feb 2020 60,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has several small holes at rear of support strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting to front of rear silencer corroded but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting to rear of rear silencer corroded but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

engine coolant level low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,086 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting to front of rear silencer corroded but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting to rear of rear silencer corroded but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 54,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of central three quarter band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting to front of rear silencer corroded but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting to rear of rear silencer corroded but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 48,055 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported both mountings on front pipe corroded off exhaust (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,166 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

front exhaust mtg cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2016 40,166 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

front exhaust mtg cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,846 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 36,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,444 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 23,482 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,674 miles

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

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 LRY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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