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BD59 YUS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,459 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 73,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,744 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 58,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 58,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,090 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 51,090 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,456 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,410 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,852 miles

Front exhaust strap snapped but is adequately supported

Oil leak ()

wiper blade split

Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust strap snapped but is adequately supported

Oil leak ()

wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,422 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 37,422 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,530 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 33,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,780 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

offside front tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre surface cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,786 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,691 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 YUS 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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