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BV09 ONH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,550 mi
Last recorded48,550 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ONH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 48,550 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,114 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Corrosion to rear body underside

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

NSR light condensated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 47,114 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Corrosion to rear body underside

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

NSR light condensated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 45,427 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,938 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,179 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 39,251 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 36,497 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,740 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 32,740 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,205 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 29,205 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,495 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 25,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,678 miles

front wipers split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,437 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split on ends.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 13,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wiper blades starting to split on ends.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,150 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 ONH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV09 ONH, 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 ONH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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