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RK09 BUJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,078 mi
Last recorded36,078 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 BUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 36,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 34,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,616 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 31,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Aug 2021 30,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are showing signs of perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,650 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 13 Aug 2019 29,762 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,273 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 27,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,971 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 24,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,524 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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RK09 BUJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK09 BUJ, 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 RK09 BUJ registered?

RK09 BUJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is RK09 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 BUJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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