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YH09 FXP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 FXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 73,274 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,325 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 69,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,182 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,796 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,435 miles

all brake discs starting to corrode.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 51,435 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs starting to corrode.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,695 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,645 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre walls cut but no cords showing and cracking in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,079 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,552 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,430 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 FXP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

YH09 FXP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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