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YD09 TLF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 TLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,040 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,465 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 93,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/f and n/s/r seats ()

N/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 11 Oct 2022 89,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/f and n/s/r seats ()

N/s/f brake slight bind

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,407 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,407 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,909 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn low in edges 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn low in edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn low in edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,316 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 76,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,357 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 69,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,985 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 57,983 miles

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

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,712 miles

Both rear tyres slight age cracking.

Exhaust back box deteriated.

Nearside Front Tyre is getting low on the inner edge.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,712 miles

Both rear tyres slight age cracking.

Exhaust back box deteriated.

Nearside Front Tyre is getting low on the inner edge.

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,919 miles

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2014 30,165 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,165 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,783 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,402 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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YD09 TLF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TLF, 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 YD09 TLF registered?

YD09 TLF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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