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BG59 BEJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,106 mi
Last recorded169,106 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 169,106 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 169,106 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 156,396 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BUSHES N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 22 Oct 2020 156,396 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BUSHES N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATORS N/S O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2019 137,457 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 137,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

doors have damage on outer skin

Fail 16 Oct 2018 112,128 miles

doors have damage on outer skin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,909 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Both front tyres wearing on edge

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,088 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside vehicle slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,678 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,000 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 9 Nov 2012 30,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

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 BEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ registered?

BG59 BEJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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