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BG59 BDY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 86,577 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 86,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 81,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,695 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 78,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,726 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2022 76,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 58,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,259 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 51,529 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,318 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,263 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 13,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG59 BDY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BG59 BDY, 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 BG59 BDY registered?

BG59 BDY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is BG59 BDY safe to buy?

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