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BN59 FBC

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,082 mi
Last recorded48,082 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 FBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,082 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Fail 5 Mar 2024 48,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 40,196 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished and worn near to limit!(2009 tyres)

Fail 11 Mar 2021 40,185 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished and worn near to limit!(2009 tyres)

Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,880 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 39,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge about to go through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER RACK END

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,832 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2014 20,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,379 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 FBC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

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

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