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BJ09 SDZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,998 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s radius arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,011 miles

Front brake pads not inspected no access through wheel and trim

Nearside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear last but 1 exhaust hanger bracket broken

Fail 26 Oct 2020 93,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads not inspected no access through wheel and trim

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on markers and wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges and close to legal limit outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear last but 1 exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,083 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,685 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 63,685 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,083 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,011 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 45,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 36,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,517 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 28,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

BJ09 SDZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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