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BD09 DZP

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,699 mi
Last recorded70,699 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 DZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,699 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,290 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 60,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear and front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear and front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,169 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 48,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE INNER & OUTER WALLS CRACKING & PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer and Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer and Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 42,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer and Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer and Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,539 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC FACE POOR

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP SPOP OFF

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 38,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOOT LOOSE CLIP OFF (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BACK BOX CORRODED OFF BRACKET (7.1.1)

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC FACE POOR

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP SPOP OFF

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,334 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 12,717 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,357 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,063 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 31,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 27,627 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 27,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,245 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,777 miles

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

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

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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BD09 DZP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD09 DZP, 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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BD09 DZP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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