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BF59 GDO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,952 mi
Last recorded82,952 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 GDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,952 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 75,745 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 68,704 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,032 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 64,032 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached fixing nut missing ........... new nut fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,763 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 44,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,444 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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BF59 GDO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BF59 GDO, 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 GDO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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