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YY09 FDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,438 mi
Last recorded80,438 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,907 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,033 miles

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

Coolant leak Coolant reservoir split ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,760 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,406 miles

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

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 FDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY09 FDZ, 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 YY09 FDZ registered?

YY09 FDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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