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BF59 LUZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,852 mi
Last recorded86,852 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,852 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,399 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 76,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,219 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

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

Fail 16 May 2019 64,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Seatbelt catch/buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

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

Pass 30 May 2018 61,013 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot is deteriorating

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

Fail 30 May 2018 61,013 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot is deteriorating

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,085 miles

Offside Front Camber not symmetrical

Fail 1 Jun 2017 57,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,001 miles

advise front exhaust mount rusted/broken.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 33,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,571 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 22,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,424 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 LUZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LUZ, 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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What year was BF59 LUZ registered?

BF59 LUZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BF59 LUZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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