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BJ59 BDV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,592 mi
Last recorded104,592 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,592 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 104,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,500 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 96,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,572 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 89,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,762 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 75,757 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,424 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 69,424 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,738 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 54,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,352 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 46,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,599 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,677 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,677 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,733 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 23,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,000 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 BDV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

BJ59 BDV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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