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YR09 VGP

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,370 mi
Last recorded72,370 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 24,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,801 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 22,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,035 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,080 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,270 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 VGP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

YR09 VGP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is YR09 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 VGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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