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BD58 OBS

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,895 mi
Last recorded68,895 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 OBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 68,895 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light inoperative

Fail 24 Sep 2026 68,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay clip broken

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 67,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay clip broken

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 65,009 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 65,009 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn on inner edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,896 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,414 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2020 54,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,170 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear n/s/rear tyre is perished

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,560 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,210 miles

N/S Wiper starting to split

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,210 miles

N/S Wiper starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,432 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BD58 OBS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD58 OBS, 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 BD58 OBS registered?

BD58 OBS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2009.

Is BD58 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD58 OBS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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