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BJ59 PVA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,552 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 83,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 66,695 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,111 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 43,111 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 41,104 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 41,104 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,638 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2016 35,638 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer front mount breaking away.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,902 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 PVA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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