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BN59 KHL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,257 mi
Last recorded102,257 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,257 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,362 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,938 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,377 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test both (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test both (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,316 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,464 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,950 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,824 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 42,824 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 42,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 42,066 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,679 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly lipped and pitted

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 KHL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KHL, 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 KHL registered?

BN59 KHL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BN59 KHL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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