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BF59 EMK

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 106,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (un-bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (un-bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central tread ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket/holder corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (un-bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (un-bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central tread ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket/holder corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Washer jet (Weak)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet (Weak)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,097 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 84,097 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,287 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 78,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,486 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 65,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,251 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 39,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,016 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EMK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 EMK, 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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BF59 EMK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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