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BJ09 CLO

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,679 mi
Last recorded103,679 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 CLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,679 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 98,259 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,432 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,493 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,253 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 74,619 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 74,619 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 56,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,206 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,365 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc;s slightly worn/ lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2013 32,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc;s slightly worn/ lipped

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 24,751 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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BJ09 CLO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ09 CLO, 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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BJ09 CLO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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