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BF09 KZV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,945 mi
Last recorded118,945 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 KZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,945 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 118,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 117,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel lamp illuminated (2)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle assembly (2) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Glue on centre of front windscreen (2) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 114,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel lamp illuminated (2)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle assembly (2) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Glue on centre of front windscreen (2) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,698 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel lamp illuminated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Glue on centre of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 113,698 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel lamp illuminated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Glue on centre of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 112,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 112,729 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,615 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective lower brackets broken upper brackets ok (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield is deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,013 miles

rear exhaust silencer box support strap very rusty/weakened

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,283 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,889 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,307 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,115 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,811 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 13,811 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KZV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZV, 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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BF09 KZV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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