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BG59 BHF

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,917 mi
Last recorded70,917 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,917 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 70,917 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 68,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,467 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracking

N/S/R shock and O/S/R tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,263 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 65,262 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,114 miles

Oil Leak and both front brake disc's and pads

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,958 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 57,958 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,202 miles

rear exhaust mounting /strap insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting /strap insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2015 39,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2013 19,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 11,967 miles

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

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 BHF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BG59 BHF, 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 BHF registered?

BG59 BHF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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