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DV09 BYU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,568 mi
Last recorded129,568 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 BYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 129,568 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

ubcc

wiper slightly smeary

Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 3.5mm os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis and inner sills corroded

under body components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,855 miles

Nearside front seatbelt frayed slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working Rear (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front seatbelt frayed slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,111 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not quite to cords

Fail 16 Jun 2015 55,111 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not quite to cords

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 BYU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYU, 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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What year was DV09 BYU registered?

DV09 BYU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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