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BF59 LSY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,771 mi
Last recorded93,771 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 93,771 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 93,770 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Expansion Tank ()

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 89,583 miles

Front Exhaust flex joint deteriorated

Front and rear exhaust mounting defective

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 89,583 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flex joint deteriorated

Front and rear exhaust mounting defective

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,288 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 84,285 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,064 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Mounting Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,354 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting missing.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,476 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,918 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 65,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,891 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 59,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,862 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 27,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,350 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 19,141 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 LSY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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