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BF59 GKE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,920 mi
Last recorded118,920 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 GKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 118,920 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 118,920 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 107,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 102,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 97,708 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,282 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel injector (7.2.3)

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

Engine malfunction warning light on dash

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,963 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 75,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,306 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 68,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GKE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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