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BK59 NCN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,350 mi
Last recorded92,350 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 NCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,350 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 92,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,885 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 89,885 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,981 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,148 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 84,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,100 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 81,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,407 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,828 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 25,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 17,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NCN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK59 NCN, 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 BK59 NCN registered?

BK59 NCN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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