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BD09 HPU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,986 mi
Last recorded44,986 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 HPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,986 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded & in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror case damaged & tape repair

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded & in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 44,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bearing /mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bearing /mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,522 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,522 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,822 miles

Nearside door mirror case broken (tape repair)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 41,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror case broken (tape repair)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 40,026 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 40,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 37,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror outer casing damage and held together with tape

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished in outer wall

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 35,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,597 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing held on with tape (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 33,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing held on with tape (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2015 26,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,034 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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BD09 HPU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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