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BK59 UFA

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,488 mi
Last recorded104,488 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 104,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 100,170 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded flat ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 100,159 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded flat ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewalls scrubbed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,729 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 96,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,736 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 94,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,522 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 91,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,997 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust support broken

Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust support broken

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,906 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 30 Oct 2015 65,154 miles

all brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,217 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,252 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,701 miles

front and rear brake pads approx. 75% worn

nearside rear adult seat belt not fully checked (childs seat installed)

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 UFA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UFA, 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 UFA registered?

BK59 UFA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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