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BK09 TWC

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,540 mi
Last recorded80,540 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 TWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 77,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 73,509 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 73,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 68,887 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 68,887 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 68,500 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside sill rusty

Rear exhaust support strap broken

Pass 31 Oct 2021 66,126 miles

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

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

Rear Underbody surface rust

Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,994 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 59,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,713 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 55,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,361 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracking on inside tyre wall

Fail 28 Apr 2017 51,361 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracking on inside tyre wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 26,985 miles

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

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

front disc slightly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,895 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 TWC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

BK09 TWC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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