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CU09 BFJ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,959 mi
Last recorded131,959 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 BFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,959 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,543 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 118,537 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke/engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,142 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 91,375 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 91,375 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 89,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 82,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 65,521 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 65,521 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,625 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,088 miles

near side rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,734 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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CU09 BFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 CU09 BFJ, 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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CU09 BFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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