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BN59 LLV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,461 mi
Last recorded143,461 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 143,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 130,763 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 127,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly worn possibly from being driven on underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 127,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly worn possibly from being driven on underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre tread down to wear bars and sidewalls cracking

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 122,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 118,497 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 118,497 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,637 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 110,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,591 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 104,591 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,174 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,953 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,953 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,867 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

Fail 1 Oct 2014 74,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,447 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 49,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,067 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 33,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LLV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LLV, 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

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What year was BN59 LLV registered?

BN59 LLV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is BN59 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 LLV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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