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BD59 VEO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,993 mi
Last recorded63,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 VEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 59,854 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2022 59,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,089 miles

Central Rear Upper secondary brake lamp inop

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box and mounts corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Shield Corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 51,535 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,571 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,529 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 42,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 37,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 37,194 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

os front window inop

Fail 27 Aug 2013 31,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

os front window inop

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,642 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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BD59 VEO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VEO, 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 BD59 VEO registered?

BD59 VEO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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