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YP09 EBX

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,138 mi
Last recorded76,138 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 EBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 75,969 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 75,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 70,915 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 70,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,022 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 65,019 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,251 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 55,490 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 55,489 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,660 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,812 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 46,809 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure both brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 30,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,106 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 20,995 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,047 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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YP09 EBX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc 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 YP09 EBX, 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 YP09 EBX registered?

YP09 EBX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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