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YF09 EAP

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 EAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,676 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 78,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,346 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 76,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,888 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 59,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 50,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,477 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 40,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,827 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 32,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 14,441 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 7,851 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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YF09 EAP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF09 EAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF09 EAP registered?

YF09 EAP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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