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BN59 FAU

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,741 mi
Last recorded105,741 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 FAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 105,741 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 105,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,277 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 94,277 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,621 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,183 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 52,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,048 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 37,048 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,246 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 13,930 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,811 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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BN59 FAU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN59 FAU, 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 BN59 FAU registered?

BN59 FAU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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