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YR09 AOU

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,775 mi
Last recorded33,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 AOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,775 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 33,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,446 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 30,446 miles

Upper Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,721 miles

rear silencer has corrosion but is not leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,760 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes slightly debonded but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear silencer slightly corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,577 miles

offside rear tyre has small splits in inner tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,404 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,176 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 20,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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YR09 AOU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR09 AOU, 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 YR09 AOU registered?

YR09 AOU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is YR09 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 AOU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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