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BF59 YAY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,322 mi
Last recorded73,322 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 73,322 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 73,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 72,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2024 72,166 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet very hard to open

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,449 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 71,449 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,803 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 70,803 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,777 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 66,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,471 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 64,469 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sun visor not working as intended (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,852 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 56,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,620 miles

Front Both tyres cracking/deteriorated inner & outer walls

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords

Fail 1 Sep 2017 51,620 miles

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

Front Both tyres cracking/deteriorated inner & outer walls

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords

Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,464 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 YAY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

BF59 YAY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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