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BG59 BVV

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 128,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 128,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Mar 2023 127,531 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 126,244 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 123,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 108,309 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,210 miles

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

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

rear brake pads well worn and brakes binding

Fail 27 Mar 2018 100,209 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake pads well worn and brakes binding

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,876 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,745 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,064 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 69,064 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,962 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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BG59 BVV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

BG59 BVV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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