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BK09 HCH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,721 mi
Last recorded96,721 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 96,721 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,849 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,693 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,733 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,733 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner edge worn

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,877 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,343 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 27,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,232 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 HCH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HCH, 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 BK09 HCH registered?

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

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