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BD59 YUR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,040 mi
Last recorded82,040 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 82,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 82,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,196 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 74,194 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,965 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 33,386 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 33,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,875 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,906 miles

both rear tyres perrishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Dec 2014 25,969 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,969 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,544 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,828 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 17,828 miles

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)

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 YUR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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