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YK09 UUY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,558 mi
Last recorded81,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 81,558 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 69,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald inner and 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

oil and coolant leaks

Fail 3 Jul 2025 69,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald inner and 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

oil and coolant leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,874 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play in lower rack also. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 55,757 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,499 miles

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

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

Outer sill corroded but not holed yet

Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sill corroded but not holed yet

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,492 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 31,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,650 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 22,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust back box bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,102 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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YK09 UUY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK09 UUY, 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 YK09 UUY registered?

YK09 UUY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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