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BD09 OSZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,984 mi
Last recorded59,984 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,984 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 47,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 45,772 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,950 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,463 miles

tailpipe strap corroded/cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,679 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 25,304 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 19,495 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 16,322 miles

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

both offside tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,322 miles

both offside tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2013 13,148 miles

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

all tyres are deterioated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,148 miles

all tyres are deterioated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,017 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 OSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSZ, 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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What year was BD09 OSZ registered?

BD09 OSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is BD09 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 OSZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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