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BF59 VZL

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,046 mi
Last recorded76,046 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,046 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 76,046 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged wiring damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,771 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,978 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 49,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,335 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 43,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,540 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,317 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,341 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 VZL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

BF59 VZL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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