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BK59 UVA

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,423 mi
Last recorded51,423 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 51,423 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket before rear silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 50,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket before rear silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer bracket insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,426 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 44,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose strap corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,005 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 26,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 26,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,769 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 11,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 5,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 4,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

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 UVA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK59 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

BK59 UVA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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