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YT09 SXB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,326 mi
Last recorded55,326 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 55,326 miles

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

Lower engine mount bushes wear

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2025 52,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,703 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 47,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 43,129 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,188 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (want changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 41,185 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (want changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,159 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,060 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

offside front coil spring incorrectly fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 35,060 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

offside front coil spring incorrectly fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,165 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 29,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 7,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,256 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 5,371 miles

windscrean washers inop due to frost

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 SXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

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

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