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YE09 CBU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 116,343 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,855 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2022 108,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 102,150 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 102,149 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 85,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,918 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 62,915 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,678 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,678 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,927 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 50,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,299 miles

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroried and broken

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,440 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,754 miles

offside front tyre worn to about 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,045 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 9,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YE09 CBU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE09 CBU, 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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YE09 CBU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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