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BT09 FWA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,493 mi
Last recorded82,493 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 FWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 82,493 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on spring (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,772 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,330 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust bracket rusty and secure with jubilee clip

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,314 miles

Childseat fitted in offside rear seatbelt at time of test.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,027 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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BT09 FWA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

BT09 FWA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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