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FY09 BVU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,140 mi
Last recorded45,140 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,140 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 45,139 miles

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,693 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 37,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm os ns fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 30,948 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 30,865 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os ns fronts (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OS NS FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,142 miles

front brake discs are corroded

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,422 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 10,130 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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FY09 BVU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY09 BVU, 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 FY09 BVU registered?

FY09 BVU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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