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YH09 CZN

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,494 mi
Last recorded23,494 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 CZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 23,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 22,616 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 22,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 21,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 20,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 15,733 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 15,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 11,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,361 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 10,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,617 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 7,157 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 5,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,471 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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YH09 CZN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH09 CZN, 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 YH09 CZN registered?

YH09 CZN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 CZN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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