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BV09 SVJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,910 mi
Last recorded36,910 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 36,910 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 36,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 31,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 31,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 31,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 30,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 30,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 29,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,193 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked and are 8 years old

Pass 4 Oct 2019 28,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 27,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,749 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,697 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 24,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke no print out,blocked tester (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,180 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,364 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,577 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on edge of faces.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 13,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded on edge of faces.

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 SVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SVJ, 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 BV09 SVJ registered?

BV09 SVJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is BV09 SVJ safe to buy?

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