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HN09 BKX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,778 mi
Last recorded129,778 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 BKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 129,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 115,778 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2022 102,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,637 miles

rear exhaust box rear support strap missing

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres low inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2021 90,637 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres low inner edge

rear exhaust box rear support strap missing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,503 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box rear support strap missing

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,434 miles

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

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust box rear support strap missing

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front discs worn advise nsr tyre has a split in tread. advise front exhaust mount spluit

Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front discs worn advise nsr tyre has a split in tread. advise front exhaust mount spluit

Pass 5 May 2017 57,184 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 57,184 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 36,867 miles

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

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

cuts in all tyre sidewalls

Fail 3 May 2013 32,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 32,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,071 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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HN09 BKX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN09 BKX, 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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HN09 BKX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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