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YK09 UXC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 122,438 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 122,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 121,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 116,393 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 116,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,307 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 110,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,587 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 103,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,703 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 92,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,766 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,540 miles

rear exhaust silencer mount/bracket deteriorated/corrosion system still adequately supporterd

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,081 miles

Rear exhaust Strap excessively corroded - System still supported

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,437 miles

Front & Rear Exhaust Mountings corroded & Snapped - Systes still fully Suported

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre perished in tread

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,875 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 60,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,810 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UXC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YK09 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

YK09 UXC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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