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BG59 PLU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 PLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 43,621 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 41,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,979 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 38,370 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 16 Nov 2021 36,901 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 28 Oct 2020 36,640 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 31 Oct 2019 33,650 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 28,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,477 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 13,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 8,363 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 PLU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

BG59 PLU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is BG59 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 PLU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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