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BV09 HFF

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 39,045 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 39,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 36,672 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 36,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 33,310 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 31,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,514 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 30,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,598 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2019 28,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,485 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 26,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 24,348 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,735 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,419 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,783 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 9,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 9,399 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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BV09 HFF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BV09 HFF, 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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BV09 HFF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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