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BD09 HPX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 HPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,463 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (limit is 1.6mm) and worn HEAVILY on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside worn and knocking from the upper gland (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Near and Offside AXLE mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 85,463 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (band is missing) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (limit is 1.6mm) and worn HEAVILY on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside worn and knocking from the upper gland (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Near and Offside AXLE mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 80,619 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside also knocking within the gland (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 80,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside also knocking within the gland (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 74,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 74,783 miles

Exhaust system insecure front of the two REAR's (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Near and Offside INNER faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers do NOT stop/park

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,346 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside, VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on the spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 61,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside Heavily deteriorated on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on the spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,122 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,736 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes just starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside slight shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,985 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,077 miles

Offside Rear brake has very slight bind but not showing on the roller brake test

Fail 26 Jun 2017 37,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, heavily worn and deteriorated inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake has very slight bind but not showing on the roller brake test

Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,428 miles

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

Front plastic under tray damaged, partly hanging down

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 30 May 2014 12,794 miles

both front + osr tyres starting to perish

front brakediscs wearing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HPX 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 BD09 HPX, 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 HPX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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