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DF09 BHW

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,868 mi
Last recorded93,868 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 93,868 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 93,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 83,592 miles

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

underbody has underseal protection applied

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 82,943 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer inside broken unable do emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,543 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 81,543 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,598 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing. (7.1.2 (d))

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,163 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing. (7.1.2 (d))

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre outer case missing. (7.1.2 (d))

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,594 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 61,036 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp casing missing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush de laminating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush de laminating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp casing missing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush de laminating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush de laminating (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,881 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,886 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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DF09 BHW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF09 BHW, 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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DF09 BHW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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