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YY09 ADV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,807 mi
Last recorded60,807 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,807 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 49,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 49,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,975 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 39,500 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 39,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,713 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaitor worn

both front tires heavily worn on inner edge and perished

both rear tires perished

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,971 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

both front tyre's worn on inner edges and cracking

both rear tyre's cracking slightly

exhaust back box clamp previous welding repairs

Fail 7 Jun 2017 33,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

both front tyre's worn on inner edges and cracking

both rear tyre's cracking slightly

exhaust back box clamp previous welding repairs

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak off grease from clip

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 30,124 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak off grease from clip

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2015 24,856 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 24,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 15,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 15,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 11,027 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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YY09 ADV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY09 ADV, 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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YY09 ADV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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