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CY09 BZE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 BZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 97,024 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 97,016 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,781 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,414 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,105 miles

Exhaust Mounts Broken or Missing

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

Handbrake Travel

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 80,102 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Mounts Broken or Missing

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

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,637 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 74,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 69,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,562 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyre side walls showing signs of wear

Fail 10 Jul 2014 32,876 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyre side walls showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Jun 2013 25,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,797 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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CY09 BZE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CY09 BZE, 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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CY09 BZE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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