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DV09 BYT

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,649 mi
Last recorded61,649 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 61,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 59,574 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 59,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,920 miles

Front discs some scores to inner face

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush and rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 57,920 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front discs some scores to inner face

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush and rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,234 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 57,234 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,532 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 53,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,299 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 51,299 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 48,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 44,314 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 44,314 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 40,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,813 miles

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

Offside Rear small surface cracks

Fail 16 May 2016 36,307 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Rear small surface cracks

Pass 19 May 2015 31,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,601 miles

O/s/r tyre has slight outer side wall damage

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 20,734 miles

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

oddside front wiper blade rubber started to come out of blade

Fail 15 May 2013 20,734 miles

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

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

oddside front wiper blade rubber started to come out of blade

Pass 17 May 2012 15,553 miles

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Fail 17 May 2012 15,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

offside front wiper blade rubber split

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 BYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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