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BT09 DYF

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,116 mi
Last recorded78,116 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 DYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 78,116 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,455 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

bonnet release handle broken

brake fluid dirty

Fail 1 Sep 2023 74,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

bonnet release handle broken

brake fluid dirty

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,816 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support strap broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 42,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,027 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 15 Aug 2013 37,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,921 miles

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

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

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 DYF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT09 DYF, 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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BT09 DYF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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