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YT09 SWX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,395 mi
Last recorded38,395 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 38,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 38,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/50/16 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 33,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 31,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inboard (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back bow slightly corroded outer skin

Fail 3 Apr 2025 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inboard (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back bow slightly corroded outer skin

Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 28,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 27,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,768 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 27,126 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,771 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s (3.6.B.4e)

o/s n/s front wipers split

plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,476 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 22,265 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,001 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 SWX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT09 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

YT09 SWX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is YT09 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT09 SWX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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