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YX09 YHL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,367 mi
Last recorded86,367 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,367 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 86,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,168 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 71,775 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 71,774 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,298 miles

both front tyres cracked but not showing cords

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,478 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 57,476 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,658 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 53,643 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 44,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,478 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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YX09 YHL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YX09 YHL, 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 YX09 YHL registered?

YX09 YHL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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