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BD59 YUF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,658 mi
Last recorded82,658 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 80,990 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 80,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 78,664 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot small puncture hole grease visible advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 78,664 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot small puncture hole grease visible advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,324 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 67,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 61,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 50,561 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 35,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 35,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,764 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 20,682 miles

front registration damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 20,676 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front registration damaged

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2014 19,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 19,373 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,450 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 18,450 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,425 miles

Offside front tyre small split sidewall inner

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 YUF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

BD59 YUF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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