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YP09 UCE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,753 mi
Last recorded183,753 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 UCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 183,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 183,753 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 175,424 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 175,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 167,045 miles

Fuel injector leaking gasses

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 166,695 miles

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

Fuel injector leaking gasses

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 159,045 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 158,727 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabilizer bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 148,559 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 148,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,245 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 134,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 122,898 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Pass 4 May 2016 108,948 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 108,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,202 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2014 71,099 miles

1.All four tyres wearing low. 2.Centre/rear exhaust mount corroded and in poor condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 71,099 miles

1.All four tyres wearing low. 2.Centre/rear exhaust mount corroded and in poor condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,166 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,302 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 UCE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP09 UCE, 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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YP09 UCE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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