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BF09 FNV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,393 mi
Last recorded25,393 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 25,393 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 22,458 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 21,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,904 miles

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 19,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,202 miles

Central Inner stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Mar 2017 15,202 miles

Central Inner stop lamp not working

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 7,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,249 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 6,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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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BF09 FNV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BF09 FNV, 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 BF09 FNV registered?

BF09 FNV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BF09 FNV 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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