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BJ59 BEU

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,441 mi
Last recorded103,441 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (Close to Limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 103,437 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (Close to Limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,679 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 94,674 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,825 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle mounting points slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,573 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle and suspension components signs of corrosion

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,028 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 84,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,335 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 82,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,154 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,957 miles

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

f/disc,s worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,457 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 BEU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BEU, 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 BEU registered?

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

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