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VN09 BYJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,710 mi
Last recorded183,710 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 183,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 183,599 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 175,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 162,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 7 Jul 2021 157,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 152,288 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 152,288 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 134,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 134,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,238 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 121,238 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 103,913 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket is broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,363 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,357 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,108 miles

exhaust manifold heat shield is loose,turbo hose clip not attached

Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,107 miles

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

exhaust manifold heat shield is loose,turbo hose clip not attached

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,025 miles

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,278 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2012 22,000 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BYJ, 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 VN09 BYJ registered?

VN09 BYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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