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YT09 SVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,206 mi
Last recorded62,206 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,707 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior rear view mirror slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,840 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 50,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 47,739 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Dec 2021 47,739 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,861 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 44,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,162 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 43,162 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,623 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 42,623 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,753 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 16,648 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 16,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,051 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 34,051 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 27,812 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 21,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 21,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,977 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 SVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

YT09 SVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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