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BK59 UVV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,737 mi
Last recorded41,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 41,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 41,502 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 40,453 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM (BOTH REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,509 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,235 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,768 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front wish bone bushes deteriorated but not resulting any movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 36,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front wish bone bushes deteriorated but not resulting any movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 32,786 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body crodded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 29,100 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 29,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,365 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracking on front tyres

cracking on n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2014 18,365 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracking on front tyres

cracking on n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2013 14,262 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 14,199 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 10,749 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 UVV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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