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BK59 RNX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,422 mi
Last recorded186,422 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 186,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 176,857 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 176,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 160,941 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 160,940 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 144,357 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 144,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 128,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 112,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,578 miles

rear indicators showing slight white light

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 205/45/17

both out of shape 205/45/17

rear indicators showing slight white light

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,196 miles

front tyres worn smooth inner edges

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn smooth inner edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,938 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 36,938 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc'sslightly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2012 22,481 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc'sslightly worn

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 RNX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

BK59 RNX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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