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BK09 AHD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,191 mi
Last recorded87,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 87,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 87,191 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f & o/.s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 81,701 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,301 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,994 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 69,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 66,550 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 61,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 61,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 53,752 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 8 May 2015 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 7 May 2014 46,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,683 miles

high level brake light in-op

Pass 15 May 2012 35,177 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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BK09 AHD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK09 AHD, 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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BK09 AHD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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