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BJ59 BCV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,359 mi
Last recorded36,359 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 36,359 miles

Central Rear STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front HEADLAMP WATER INGRESS

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

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR STRAP LOOSE

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 36,359 miles

Central Rear STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front HEADLAMP WATER INGRESS

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

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

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR STRAP LOOSE

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 32,524 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 32,511 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX HAS BRACKET DETACHED CAUSING HOLE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 32,075 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 29 Nov 2023 32,075 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 22 Nov 2022 31,556 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 22 Nov 2022 31,556 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 23 Nov 2021 30,982 miles

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 22 Nov 2021 30,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 19 Nov 2020 30,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall damage

Fail 18 Nov 2020 30,566 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall damage

Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,031 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 30,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 28,640 miles

rear silencer is corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 28,640 miles

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

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))

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 26,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre stop light is not working

offside front tyre is cracking

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 22,303 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 22,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 13,493 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 13,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,094 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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BJ59 BCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ59 BCV, 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 BJ59 BCV registered?

BJ59 BCV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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