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YR09 EKW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,415 mi
Last recorded105,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 EKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,415 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,084 miles

Offside headlight pattern poor

Rear exhaust mounting broken

exhaust mounting behind rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2021 104,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside headlight pattern poor

Rear exhaust mounting broken

exhaust mounting behind rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play close to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side light came on after tap

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

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge 195/55/16

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,977 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 86,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,197 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 78,193 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,425 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 58,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,157 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

slight binding on offside front

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,110 miles

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

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

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 EKW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YR09 EKW, 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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YR09 EKW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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