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VN09 BYC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,172 mi
Last recorded135,172 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 135,172 miles

Bonnet release lever broken but bonnet can be opened

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 128,781 miles

Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated but supported

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing. Dot 12/15

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55r16

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 128,781 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated but supported

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing. Dot 12/15

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55r16

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 122,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around sump area ()

bonnet release lever damaged ( half missing)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 122,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around sump area ()

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

bonnet release lever damaged ( half missing)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,158 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EXTREME OUTER EDGE

Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,458 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 103,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Turbo charger heat shield adrift and rattling.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Turbo charger heat shield adrift and rattling.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,203 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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VN09 BYC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN09 BYC, 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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VN09 BYC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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