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YG09 YMK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,837 mi
Last recorded87,837 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 YMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,837 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,321 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 82,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 77,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,662 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fouling inner wheel arch when vehicle is jacked up.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 73,662 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fouling inner wheel arch when vehicle is jacked up.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,647 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four coners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four coners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,820 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 60,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,296 miles

front and offside rear tyres are wearing down front discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,751 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,732 miles

exhaust back box strap snapped still secure enough

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,037 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 27,037 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,360 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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YG09 YMK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 YG09 YMK, 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 YG09 YMK registered?

YG09 YMK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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