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BD59 YUY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 YUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,368 miles

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2016 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,330 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,330 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,219 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 49,030 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 10 Oct 2013 29,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,427 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 10,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 YUY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

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

Is BD59 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 YUY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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