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BG09 FPZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,199 mi
Last recorded62,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 FPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 62,199 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 62,199 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 54,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 45,761 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 54,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,779 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 42,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,111 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 34,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,025 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 29,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,240 miles

oil around oil filter housing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,462 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 20,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to rear seat

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,327 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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BG09 FPZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG09 FPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG09 FPZ registered?

BG09 FPZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is BG09 FPZ safe to buy?

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