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BF59 YBB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,929 mi
Last recorded131,929 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 131,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on edges both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 131,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on edges both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

exhaust coroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,299 miles

front exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,413 miles

both rear braker disks lipped

o/s door mirror snmashed

rear tyres perished and out of sdhape

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear brake disks lipped

rear exhaust strap coroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers slightly deteriated

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,119 miles

both front and rear brake disks lipped

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,872 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

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 YBB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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