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YE09 FZL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,208 mi
Last recorded60,208 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 FZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 60,208 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front uneven tyre wear

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front uneven tyre wear

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

no coolant in engine

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 2 May 2019 60,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front uneven tyre wear

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front uneven tyre wear

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

no coolant in engine

turbo heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 9 May 2018 55,719 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch cover insecure.

Fail 3 May 2018 55,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch cover insecure.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,463 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 51,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 49,284 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer hanger heavily coroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 41,676 miles

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

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 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)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 11 May 2014 36,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,423 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,662 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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YE09 FZL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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