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YE09 BZP

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,430 mi
Last recorded164,430 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 BZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 164,430 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 154,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,752 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 143,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,264 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 126,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 112,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 105,521 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,138 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,253 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 90,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,410 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust brackets broken on back box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,023 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 86,017 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,900 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,322 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 80,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2014 78,570 miles

Both rear brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear inner brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 16 May 2014 78,570 miles

Both rear brake discs worn/corroded

Rear inner brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,343 miles

front brake discs lipped

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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YE09 BZP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YE09 BZP, 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 YE09 BZP registered?

YE09 BZP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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