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BF59 LUD

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,857 mi
Last recorded129,857 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 123,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 120,129 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 120,116 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,416 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 109,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os inner control arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective ***rear silencer strap/mounting broken/corroded*** (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,928 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 98,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,533 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 87,278 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 87,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,452 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,930 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 31,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres dereriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres dereriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,686 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 LUD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LUD, 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 LUD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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