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YP09 BWO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,718 mi
Last recorded55,718 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 BWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 55,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen Chip

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen Chip

Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen Chip

Pass 2 Dec 2022 53,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,136 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 53,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,234 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

surface rust on rear suspension and body

Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,976 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 49,976 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades in poor condition

unable to check inspect o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,901 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,171 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 May 2013 30,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 30,143 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 20,408 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,408 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YP09 BWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP09 BWO, 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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YP09 BWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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