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BV09 OLX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,602 mi
Last recorded67,602 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 OLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 67,602 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 66,097 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 66,097 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,622 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 64,613 miles

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,122 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,593 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,229 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 58,851 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 58,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,166 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,401 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 35,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,940 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 29,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 25,170 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 25,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,156 miles

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

Both wiper rubbers split at ends

Front brake discs worn slightly

Oil leak

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 OLX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BV09 OLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 OLX registered?

BV09 OLX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is BV09 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 OLX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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