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BF59 UFM

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,895 mi
Last recorded134,895 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 UFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,895 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 134,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Rubbing on spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 123,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind possible sticking pads/slider (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 123,342 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind possible sticking pads/slider (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,719 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 119,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 115,171 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 115,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 16 Jul 2020 110,404 miles

Offside Front strut top mount bearing slightly notchy

Fail 13 Jul 2020 110,398 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount bearing slightly notchy

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,175 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,428 miles

Front brake disc inner faces badly corroded ...advise replace soon

front exhaust mounting partially broken

Fail 15 Dec 2017 88,392 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken note top suspension mounting may be damaged (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc inner faces badly corroded ...advise replace soon

front exhaust mounting partially broken

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads showing signs of wear..../see also disc condition above (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner faces corroded / scored / worn....advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,965 miles

nearside headlight beam slightly distorted but unlikely to dazzle

osr seat folded and obscured by goods (seat and seatbelt not tested)

rear exhaust hanger broken (but still adequately supported elswhere at time of test)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Turbo charger heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,237 miles

exhaust catalytic converter heatshields broken & rattling.

exhaust rear silencer corroding

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside.

small chips in front windscreen

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 UFM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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