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YT09 GVF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 GVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ( also metal pipes ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

bonnet release handle is broken but still functioning

Fail 6 Nov 2025 98,999 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ( also metal pipes ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

bonnet release handle is broken but still functioning

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,457 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

bonnet release handle is broken but still functioning

engine oil level is at min mark

Fail 5 Nov 2024 96,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached incorrectly fitted to hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

bonnet release handle is broken but still functioning

engine oil level is at min mark

Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,633 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 93,618 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,017 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 90,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 88,263 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 88,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture axle pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture axle pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,757 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,561 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

only just passed emission test

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,704 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 71,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,806 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint has very slight play just starting to wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,418 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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YT09 GVF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YT09 GVF, 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 YT09 GVF registered?

YT09 GVF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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