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BF59 DWO

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 DWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,991 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Oct 2014 42,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,636 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Oct 2013 37,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 May 2013 34,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 34,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 27,038 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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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BF59 DWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF59 DWO, 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 BF59 DWO registered?

BF59 DWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is BF59 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 DWO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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