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S70 BJE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,969 mi
Last recorded46,969 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 BJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 46,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 45,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 45,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 42,894 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 27,351 miles

All 4 tyres started to perish

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,803 miles

Both front seat belts fluffed.

Both front wiper blades split at both ends.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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S70 BJE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S70 BJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S70 BJE registered?

S70 BJE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is S70 BJE safe to buy?

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