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BJ59 UOY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,193 mi
Last recorded108,193 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 UOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,193 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 108,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 101,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and puncture ()

Offside Rear slight bind on brakes

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 101,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and puncture ()

Offside Rear slight bind on brakes

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

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,410 miles

Coolant leaks

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leaks

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,881 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2020 69,921 miles

Front exhaust shield insecure but not dangerous

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/insecure but exhaust still supported

Fail 27 Jun 2020 69,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust shield insecure but not dangerous

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/insecure but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,916 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 49,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 24,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,356 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,838 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 UOY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY registered?

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

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