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BN59 FCO

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,358 mi
Last recorded56,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 FCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 56,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 54,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 47,798 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,993 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 40,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,586 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,585 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,213 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 25,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FCO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN59 FCO?

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What year was BN59 FCO registered?

BN59 FCO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is BN59 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 FCO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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