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CA09 BKD

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,256 mi
Last recorded97,256 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,256 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 97,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,032 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 87,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 74,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 68,798 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,286 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,258 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,689 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

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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CA09 BKD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA09 BKD, 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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CA09 BKD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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