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YH09 FWG

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,225 mi
Last recorded92,225 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 FWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 92,225 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 88,799 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 88,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,735 miles

nsr bump stop missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nsr bump stop missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,772 miles

front inner pads look low

items removed from screen

n/s door check strap faulty

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,772 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

front inner pads look low

items removed from screen

n/s door check strap faulty

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Apr 2017 58,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking and splitting

Fail 25 Apr 2016 46,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking and splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,145 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 22,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,538 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 12,538 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,088 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 FWG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YH09 FWG, 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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YH09 FWG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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