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BN09 ULX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,431 mi
Last recorded154,431 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ULX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 154,431 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 154,400 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 147,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 147,395 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 144,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 142,047 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 142,047 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 136,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 136,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 132,716 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 136,716 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,728 miles

rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Feb 2017 117,728 miles

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

rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,880 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Feb 2016 100,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,942 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 85,942 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 70,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,115 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,756 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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BN09 ULX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

BN09 ULX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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