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BG59 OZX

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,596 mi
Last recorded89,596 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 OZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,336 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,432 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,370 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,320 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 66,973 miles

Registration plate lamp not working and lens missing (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,239 miles

Exhaust support corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 37,239 miles

Exhaust support corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,839 miles

Tyres have fine cracks

front brake discs developed lip

Pass 7 Jan 2014 13,361 miles

Fine cracks developed on tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2013 7,450 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 OZX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OZX, 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 OZX registered?

BG59 OZX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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