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BG59 KNY

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 KNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,267 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads poorly fitted requires attention

Pass 6 Nov 2024 130,020 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension components. requires attention.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pads incorrectly fitted.

Fail 5 Nov 2024 130,016 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension components. requires attention.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pads incorrectly fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 122,478 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 122,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,942 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle under seat

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

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 113,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt buckle under seat

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

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 105,851 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,097 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

N/S/ DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 15 Oct 2020 103,095 miles

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

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

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

N/S/ DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,442 miles

* Both front tyres worn on edges...Budget 195.55.16V *

Corrosion on rear chassis

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 97,442 miles

* Both front tyres worn on edges...Budget 195.55.16V *

Corrosion on rear chassis

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion on rear chassis sections

Fail 12 Oct 2018 87,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion on rear chassis sections

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,424 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, 195 55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, 195 55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,363 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake disc worn

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre age cracking

play in both front drop links

play in n/s/ inner steering arm

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,962 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,161 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 48,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 KNY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KNY, 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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BG59 KNY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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