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BV09 WCW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,980 mi
Last recorded129,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 WCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 129,980 miles

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

Front Upper nearside front shock has a slightly worn bush

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dull

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pedal rubber missing

nearside front spring close to inner wing when jacked up

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Jul 2026 129,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper streaking windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring close to inner wing when jacked up

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Jul 2026 129,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning segment not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper streaking windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sidelight slightly dim

Nearside Front spring close to inner wing when jacked up

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,839 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front spring close to inner wing and rubs when jacked up

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 122,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate lamp cover missing

Fail 19 Jul 2024 122,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 3 Aug 2023 119,214 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,638 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,901 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,470 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,597 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 48,597 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres low on edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,752 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 37,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,270 miles

all brake discs slight surface corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2012 29,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slight surface corrosion

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 WCW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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