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BF59 GME

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,291 mi
Last recorded119,291 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 GME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 119,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 119,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 112,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 105,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,820 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 94,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface worn on edge /slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv gatter slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,501 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted partial check only

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,551 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 57,479 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,623 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 48,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,664 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 38,660 miles

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

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

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

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 GME is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GME, 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 GME is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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