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YT09 JZP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,752 mi
Last recorded33,752 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 JZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 33,752 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 33,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 33,295 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 33,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 27,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 20,495 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 18,368 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 17,892 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 17,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 17,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 17,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 17,217 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 17,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres all perishing on outer shoulders

Pass 29 Nov 2016 16,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 15,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,759 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 13,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,406 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 12,406 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2012 11,812 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 JZP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

YT09 JZP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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