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LY09 BHU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,998 mi
Last recorded127,998 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 127,998 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jul 2025 120,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 120,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 113,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 109,038 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 109,038 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,499 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,830 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 82,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 67,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,658 miles

Front Both tyres wearing heavily on inner edges, not exposing cords

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,110 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 43,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,852 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 BHU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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