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YX09 YHT

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,514 mi
Last recorded91,514 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,514 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 91,433 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake noisy

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot dampers do not hold boot open

Pass 14 Nov 2024 82,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and spliting (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 82,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and spliting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 73,858 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 72,711 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 72,709 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,052 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 69,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,089 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 53,089 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,778 miles

Exhaust back box strap broken but secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,386 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

back box mounting corroded and broken, exhaust secure

Fail 22 Apr 2013 27,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box mounting corroded and broken, exhaust secure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,147 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

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 YHT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YHT, 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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YX09 YHT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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