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BD09 WCV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,330 mi
Last recorded104,330 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 WCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 104,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 99,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,734 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal mount corroded broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 97,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal mount corroded broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,714 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal mount broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,079 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

Offside Front sunvisor loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sunvisor loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,166 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper slight wear in top McPherson strut top mount

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,166 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper slight wear in top McPherson strut top mount

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,680 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 78,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,695 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,100 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,947 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,778 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 22,778 miles

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

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

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 WCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

BD09 WCV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2009.

Is BD09 WCV safe to buy?

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