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BT09 AYF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,872 mi
Last recorded130,872 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 AYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 130,872 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

Fail 22 Dec 2020 130,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 120,511 miles

Engine noise

Number plate lights poor /dirty

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 120,511 miles

Engine noise

Headlamp aim too high Both 850+ (4.1.2 (a))

Number plate lights poor /dirty

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure SILENCER BRACKET RUSTED OUT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,931 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 92,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,388 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 55,424 miles

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

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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BT09 AYF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT09 AYF, 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 BT09 AYF registered?

BT09 AYF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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