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LY09 BGZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,697 mi
Last recorded43,697 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 BGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 43,697 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 41,048 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 38,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 34,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 26,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 18,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 8,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 7,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 7,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 6,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 5,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 4,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 3,826 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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LY09 BGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY09 BGZ, 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 LY09 BGZ registered?

LY09 BGZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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