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BN09 CRZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,257 mi
Last recorded154,257 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 CRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 154,257 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 148,013 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 147,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 139,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 127,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,975 miles

Drive belt lightly cracking

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside No plate light dim and holder loose

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside No plate light cover missing

Rear wiper split

Fail 10 Mar 2016 113,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drive belt lightly cracking

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside No plate light dim and holder loose

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside No plate light cover missing

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,745 miles

Back box front mount broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Service light on

Fail 8 Mar 2014 74,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,901 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BN09 CRZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN09 CRZ, 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 BN09 CRZ registered?

BN09 CRZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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