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BV09 SWJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 81,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 71,184 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,348 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 62,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 62,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 60,768 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 49,306 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,101 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 43,098 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,650 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 32,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres in poor condiction

Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,041 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise clutch slave leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2013 19,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,044 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,902 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 SWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

BV09 SWJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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