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BG59 ULH

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ULH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 101,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 97,674 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 97,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 76,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,798 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 63,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,094 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,068 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 7,789 miles

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

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

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 ULH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

BG59 ULH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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