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BD09 UOS

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,399 mi
Last recorded134,399 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 134,399 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 134,397 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 39% (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 124,111 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 124,111 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working not working when side light on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 115,789 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 115,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 105,894 miles

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2019 105,824 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2018 95,065 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective = PLAY IN MOUNT ()

Central Front Upper MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

NO VISUAL ON REAR BRAKE PADS = HAS AUDI SENSOR.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,065 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective = PLAY IN MOUNT ()

Central Front Upper MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

NO VISUAL ON REAR BRAKE PADS = HAS AUDI SENSOR.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm & FEATHERED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 81,178 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 May 2017 81,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 60,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,752 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 UOS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UOS, 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 UOS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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