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BF59 GNO

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 GNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 100,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 100,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 87,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators and very worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,982 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators and very worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 66,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded through

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,958 miles

Exhaust rear mounting deteriorated

General corrosion developing under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,811 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge of tread 205 / 45 / 17

underside / panneling / all components all areas showing general surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,615 miles

exhaust system corroded / support brackets corroded / been welded back in position / rear b/box bracket very heavily corroded / weak in structure

underside components showing general corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2018 54,615 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded / support brackets corroded / been welded back in position / rear b/box bracket very heavily corroded / weak in structure

underside components showing general corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs corroded and lipped inner face . (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded slightly scored . (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken . (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in inner and outer side wall 205/45/zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer side wall cuts and splits . (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs corroded and lipped inner face . (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded slightly scored . (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,147 miles

advise to replace tyres a.s.a.p.205 / 45 / 17

front brake discs becoming worn / lipped / corroded on edges / encroaching onto braking surface

n/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack / split / not showing cords

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to legal limits 205 / 45 / 17

o/s/r tyre cracked / perished on side walls / between treads

rear brake discs corroded encroaching on to braking surface / worn / lipped

slight fluctuation developing on front / rear brakes advise to replace soon

small bulge developing on o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,529 miles

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

Offside Rear outer tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,018 miles

dpf pouch has slight leak

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,191 miles

rear back box bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,337 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 GNO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GNO, 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 GNO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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