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BD09 WDF

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 WDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside door check straps worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot showing slight grease around retaining clip area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops missing

interior mirror glass deteriorated showing delamination

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen

Fail 18 Jul 2025 93,110 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside door check straps worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot showing slight grease around retaining clip area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops missing

interior mirror glass deteriorated showing delamination

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen

Pass 9 Jul 2024 84,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 84,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,636 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,736 miles

both front lower arm bush worn

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,727 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 57,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and Perishing on Sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,607 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,481 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2019 44,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount has play- knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,147 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Rear both side tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Sep 2016 27,300 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Rear both side tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,354 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,272 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2013 15,140 miles

Child Seats Fitted N/S/F And O/S/R

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,140 miles

Child Seats Fitted N/S/F And O/S/R

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,911 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 WDF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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