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BG59 UVS

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,106 mi
Last recorded85,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 UVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 85,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 85,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 80,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 80,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 74,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 74,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,581 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 63,581 miles

Suspension component insecurely attached nearside front lower ball joint nut is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component insecurely attached offside front lower ball joint nut is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2021 52,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,163 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 49,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,652 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,692 miles

Front inner brake discs corroded

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

all tyre valves deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,830 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 43,830 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust back box bracket/strap broken, but system still supported.

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 40,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,521 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,800 miles

all tyres perished / cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 22 Aug 2014 35,800 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres perished / cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,140 miles

small cracks in walls of all tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2013 33,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

small cracks in walls of all tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,252 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 30,252 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

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 UVS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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