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YK09 YTA

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,727 mi
Last recorded49,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 YTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 49,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 48,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 48,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,536 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,128 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,214 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer metal support strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 35,955 miles

front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

rear exhaust mount is corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,307 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

slight play in offside front drop link

Fail 15 Dec 2016 31,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are perishing

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,217 miles

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

offside front brake slight judder

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,646 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 20,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 9,987 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 YTA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

YK09 YTA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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