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AW59 BEX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW59 BEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 72,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 69,259 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 67,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 67,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,407 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,214 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 53,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 47,561 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,831 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 43,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,676 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,769 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 28,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 19,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,085 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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AW59 BEX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AW59 BEX, 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 AW59 BEX registered?

AW59 BEX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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