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DV09 BXZ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,149 mi
Last recorded112,149 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 May 2026 112,149 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Spring rubbing on it (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 May 2025 103,730 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 12 May 2025 103,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and and close to cords, tyre depth on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 4 Sep 2024 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and and close to cords, tyre depth on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,808 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 88,805 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and rear brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces heavily corroded/pitted and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 80,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces heavily corroded/pitted and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly, pads sticking. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 63,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,596 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,282 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,282 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,518 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 22,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,097 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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DV09 BXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 DV09 BXZ, 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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DV09 BXZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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