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YR09 NRO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,127 mi
Last recorded96,127 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 NRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 87,383 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 87,383 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,157 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 70,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,299 miles

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm and outer sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,571 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking outer sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2014 33,571 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,456 miles

n/s/f sidewall cracking but not showing cords

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,318 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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YR09 NRO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

YR09 NRO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YR09 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 NRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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