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YLZ 3055

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,839 mi
Last recorded114,839 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 3055
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 114,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 109,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,645 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,366 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,626 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,741 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Inner rear brake pads not visible but feel worn, advise all brake pads checked for wear

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,729 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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YLZ 3055 is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLZ 3055, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLZ 3055 registered?

YLZ 3055 is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is YLZ 3055 safe to buy?

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