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GF09 BFP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 BFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 101,182 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 101,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,976 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 92,229 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,165 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 82,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,408 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,902 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 69,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,259 miles

nearside front Tyre worn on inside and outer edge

offside front Tyre worn on inside and outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front joint has slight leak (7.1.2)

nearside front Tyre worn on inside and outer edge

offside front Tyre worn on inside and outer edge

signs off coolant leak under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,156 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 586,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 47,891 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,405 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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GF09 BFP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GF09 BFP, 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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GF09 BFP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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