MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front strut top bearing rough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front strut top bearing rough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front strut top bearing rough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
catalyst lazy
rear brake pads at n/slook to have overheated (may need replacing)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake pads at n/slook to have overheated (may need replacing)
front bracket of exhaust broken at bottom side
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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YF09 XYW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YF09 XYW, 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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YF09 XYW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2009.
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