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BD59 HFX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 HFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 56,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 56,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,531 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 54,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre light cracking on outer tread

Fail 27 Sep 2019 51,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre light cracking on outer tread

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,559 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,534 miles

Rear rear exhaust box insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2017 40,543 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear exhaust box insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,270 miles

Centre Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

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

Nearside Front WIPER SPLIT ENDS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ARM ,BOOT SPLITING SLIGHT LEAKING GREASE SLIGHT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN ROUND BOX .BUT STILL SUPORTED

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,497 miles

Centre Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Front BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW CAN NOT SEE FULLY

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT

O/S/F AND O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60MM EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear BACK BOX EXHAUST STRAPE BROKEN BUT STILL SUPORTED

Fail 26 Sep 2015 25,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure OUTER (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure OUTER (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Front BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW CAN NOT SEE FULLY

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT

O/S/F AND O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60MM EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear BACK BOX EXHAUST STRAPE BROKEN BUT STILL SUPORTED

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,688 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 17,688 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,101 miles

Approx 3,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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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BD59 HFX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BD59 HFX, 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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BD59 HFX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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