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GU09 BZN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,475 mi
Last recorded23,475 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 BZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 23,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 22,216 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 22,216 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 20,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 20,838 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding +wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 19,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 18,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,359 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

front brake discs wearing+pads

Fail 5 Mar 2021 15,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

front brake discs wearing+pads

Pass 12 Mar 2020 16,706 miles

cuts in all tyres+ perishing,brake discs wearing

Pass 1 Mar 2019 15,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,150 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,944 miles

Tyres perishing.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 16,942 miles

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

Tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 9,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 7,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 5,694 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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GU09 BZN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU09 BZN, 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 GU09 BZN registered?

GU09 BZN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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