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BD59 XFZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 XFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door check strap fractured

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 107,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door check strap fractured

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,424 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 88,424 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside constant velocity boot loose inner clip but prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,426 miles

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

grease around both constant velocity joint boots

Fail 12 Mar 2020 82,426 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

grease around both constant velocity joint boots

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,186 miles

Front both outer CV boots slightly deteriorated and have signs of slight leaks but not excessive.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,818 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge (175/65/14)

N/s/f tyre cracked on tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge (175/65/14)

N/s/f tyre cracked on tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,608 miles

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

near side front tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,618 miles

service due

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2012 35,618 miles

wipers smearing slightly

service due

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XFZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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