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YH09 TYV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 TYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 91,816 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 91,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 85,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,481 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded / previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded / previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 82,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded / previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded / previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,380 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 76,380 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,679 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 72,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy No free play detected at time of test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer metal strap/band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,920 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,911 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 39,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,587 miles

osr tyre side wall perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2013 16,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,719 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 11,719 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 TYV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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