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BG09 YUU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,581 mi
Last recorded131,581 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,761 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,830 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,830 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,213 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 94,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip worn out

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,679 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,658 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 38,658 miles

Nearside 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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BG09 YUU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

BG09 YUU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is BG09 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 YUU 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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