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DV09 BYD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 91,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 91,891 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear wiper blade in poor condition. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inside surface in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHF tyre getting low on tread (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play RHF slight wheel bearing play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords RHR tyre side wall damaged, but does not show cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inside surface in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHF tyre getting low on tread (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working RHF side light not working - replace bulb -PRS. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working RHF indicator side repater not working - Replace Bulb - PRS. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play RHF slight wheel bearing play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords RHR tyre side wall damaged, but does not show cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,420 miles

Offside rear tyre has cuts outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,496 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,580 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 65,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,238 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,103 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,206 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 47,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 BYD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV09 BYD, 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 BYD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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