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BJ09 VTE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,945 mi
Last recorded116,945 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,945 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,634 miles

Damage to NSF wing/bonnet

Rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken but system adequately supported

Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,831 miles

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

Nearside front body damaged.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight roughnes

Fail 12 Jul 2016 100,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front body damaged.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,775 miles

Damage to NSF wing/bonnet

High level stop light inoperative

NSR brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,976 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,663 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 VTE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

BJ09 VTE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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