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BF59 KWP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,309 mi
Last recorded114,309 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 114,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 103,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front top mount bearing rough

Rear wiper missing

bonnet catch req attention

bonnet stay req attention

injectors chuffing

oil leak

under tray reg attention not fully held up

Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front top mount bearing rough

Rear wiper missing

bonnet catch req attention

bonnet stay req attention

injectors chuffing

oil leak

under tray reg attention not fully held up

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,183 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 84,183 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,180 miles

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,215 miles

osr tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

osr tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,277 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 KWP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWP, 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 KWP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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