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BF59 VZT

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,561 mi
Last recorded120,561 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 120,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,289 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 108,591 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,139 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,334 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 79,657 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 79,654 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 62,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 38,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 25,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 19,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,522 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 VZT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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