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BG59 NLL

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,127 mi
Last recorded61,127 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 61,127 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion around

Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteriorate (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,243 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 42,542 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,711 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,075 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,572 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,650 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,936 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,874 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroding

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear outer tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Front Outer tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2014 18,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,827 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 6,214 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 NLL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG59 NLL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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