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BN09 UMC

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,971 mi
Last recorded94,971 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 UMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 89,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2022 89,232 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2021 80,024 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 80,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 76,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,602 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link upper ball joint boot has a small pin hole

Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,598 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link upper ball joint boot has a small pin hole

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,283 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces badly corroded.

Front brake pads are low.

Wiper blades ends starting to split.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,294 miles

Front discs inner surface corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,515 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 UMC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN09 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

BN09 UMC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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