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BF59 YBD

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,233 mi
Last recorded73,233 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,233 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,943 miles

Front discs in poor condition on inner faces

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,477 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,006 miles

service light on

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,862 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,015 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

near side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,733 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,688 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Aug 2014 28,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,615 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 23,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,076 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 YBD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc 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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

BF59 YBD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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