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BJ59 RPV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,320 mi
Last recorded105,320 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 RPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

different tyre sizes front and rear axles

Fail 6 Aug 2025 105,320 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut shaft bush/gland (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

different tyre sizes front and rear axles

Pass 22 May 2023 100,119 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 90,683 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 82,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

odd size tyres front and rear axles

Fail 10 May 2021 82,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,273 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear pads low

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2020 79,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear pads low

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,937 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,389 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 72,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,218 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,386 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 67,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush detaching slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer baffles starting to break up

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,730 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 44,730 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,732 miles

rear silencer front support bracket splitting.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 30,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer front support bracket splitting.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,379 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 10 Dec 2012 18,379 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,716 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 RPV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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