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BK09 RFE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,650 mi
Last recorded103,650 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 RFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,650 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 103,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,904 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear( all 4 (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust support corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 84,904 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear( all 4 (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust support corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,041 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

exhaust manifold/cat heat shields broken and vibrating

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,999 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 RFE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 BK09 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

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

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