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HG09 BFJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,533 mi
Last recorded111,533 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 BFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,533 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 103,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,741 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 90,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,496 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 87,465 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,864 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,703 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,508 miles

Front Inner tyres wearing close on edges.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,039 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,398 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,143 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,440 miles

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

O/S/F wiper blade splitting

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,023 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,023 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,796 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,796 miles

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

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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HG09 BFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG09 BFJ, 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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HG09 BFJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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