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BG09 YUR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,844 mi
Last recorded67,844 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,844 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 67,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,306 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 45,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,366 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,910 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting bearing slightly seized

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management check light on

Fail 1 Aug 2017 40,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting bearing slightly seized

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management check light on

Pass 3 May 2016 32,541 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,701 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 13,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,681 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 YUR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YUR, 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 BG09 YUR registered?

BG09 YUR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for BG09 YUR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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