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BK09 TXT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,115 mi
Last recorded130,115 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 TXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 130,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sill damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 112,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,136 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but, exhaust system still secure.

Large but, superficial cut in sidewall NSF tyre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,095 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,499 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/r sill dented

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated but sill supporting exhaust

Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,499 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/r sill dented

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated but sill supporting exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,259 miles

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

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 TXT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TXT, 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 TXT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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