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BG59 UVZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,898 mi
Last recorded32,898 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 32,898 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 32,896 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 31,498 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 31,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 30,123 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 30,123 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,531 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 27,198 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 26,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 26,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 24,731 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 24,731 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 22,788 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 20,600 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,256 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 18,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 16,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,016 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 11,886 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 11,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 9,659 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 9,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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