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BK59 LDN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,024 mi
Last recorded168,024 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 168,024 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 168,023 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 163,900 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 159,876 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 155,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undedr car surface corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 140,185 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 140,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,392 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn/juddering-both front tyres edges worn low-o/s/f/ ball joint slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,815 miles

Exhaust Tail Silencer Mounting Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,914 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,209 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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BK59 LDN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK59 LDN, 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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BK59 LDN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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