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BK09 HCF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,878 mi
Last recorded107,878 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 HCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 98,440 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 98,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Oct 2022 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot securing clip deteriorating

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,109 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 83,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,689 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor won't stay in stowed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,357 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,637 miles

Exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,636 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,701 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

all tyres heavly cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

all tyres heavly cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,777 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

high level brake light not working

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 HCF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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