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WU09 BVD

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,497 mi
Last recorded168,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 BVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 168,497 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 165,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM BUT WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front SIDE REPETER LENS MISSING BUT BULB ORANGE

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose MIRROR TAPED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 158,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements High level not working (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 148,363 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 148,363 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 140,140 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 140,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lights dip the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lights dip the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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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WU09 BVD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WU09 BVD, 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 WU09 BVD registered?

WU09 BVD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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