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BJ59 BDX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,445 mi
Last recorded56,445 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,445 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 56,439 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,478 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 53,476 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,397 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 38,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,602 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 32,935 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 18,159 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,159 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 BDX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ59 BDX, 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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BJ59 BDX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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