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YS09 UAV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,585 mi
Last recorded53,585 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 UAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 47,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 47,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,527 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,131 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 30,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 30,753 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,572 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,165 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 30,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,402 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,565 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 28,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,105 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 10 Mar 2015 25,105 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 23,080 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,155 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 UAV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YS09 UAV, 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 YS09 UAV registered?

YS09 UAV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YS09 UAV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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