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VE09 BYT

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,869 mi
Last recorded125,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 125,869 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 120,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 112,336 miles

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 93,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,276 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 83,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 72,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,997 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 62,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,535 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,392 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,392 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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VE09 BYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE09 BYT, 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 VE09 BYT registered?

VE09 BYT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is VE09 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE09 BYT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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