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YY09 LYC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,879 mi
Last recorded110,879 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,879 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 110,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 87,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 77,599 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 77,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 70,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 70,194 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,099 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 56,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,248 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,872 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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 LYC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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