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BJ09 RZE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,829 mi
Last recorded54,829 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 RZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,559 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 23,438 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,908 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RZE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ09 RZE, 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 BJ09 RZE registered?

BJ09 RZE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 RZE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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