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BL04 ELL

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,156 mi
Last recorded122,156 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ELL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,156 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 122,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,994 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,962 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 71,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 61,639 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 51,552 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 51,552 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central Rear Rear exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

Pass 9 May 2016 41,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016 41,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 31,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 22,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 21,244 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 14,235 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s front tyre side wall

damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

damage to o/s front tyre side wall, cut.

damage to o/s rear tyre side wall

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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BL04 ELL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL04 ELL, 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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BL04 ELL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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