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SW09 BFZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,879 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 52,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,536 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 50,536 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear support brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,518 miles

All 4 brake discs corroding on inner surface

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 46,518 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

All 4 brake discs corroding on inner surface

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,851 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 41,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2017 36,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,311 miles

Nearside Front tyre on approx. 2.5mm & cracking round edge of tread (195 55 16 91T }

exhaust tail silencer box bracket corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2016 33,311 miles

Nearside Front tyre on approx. 2.5mm & cracking round edge of tread (195 55 16 91T }

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust tail silencer box bracket corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,468 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 28,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,783 miles

Front exhaust bracket partially broken.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,158 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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SW09 BFZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SW09 BFZ, 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 SW09 BFZ registered?

SW09 BFZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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