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BD09 JWL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,373 mi
Last recorded112,373 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 JWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 112,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,843 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 110,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,567 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 110,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 107,981 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 107,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,964 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2019 97,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 94,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 89,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2016 81,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 71,160 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 71,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 58,263 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 58,263 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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 JWL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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