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BN59 KFY

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,122 mi
Last recorded63,122 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,187 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 58,169 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 51,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,824 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 16 Sep 2020 42,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 33,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2018 33,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,520 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 28,520 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,905 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 19,707 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 19,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,707 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,856 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 KFY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFY, 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 KFY registered?

BN59 KFY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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