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YS09 HTA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,409 mi
Last recorded95,409 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 HTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,409 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,738 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 85,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,326 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 75,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,333 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,146 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 54,146 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 30,878 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 21,425 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 21,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,146 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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YS09 HTA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS09 HTA, 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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YS09 HTA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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