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BN59 LLX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,271 mi
Last recorded127,271 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 127,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessivly Corroded ... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear number plate lamps working but dirty inside lenses.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 86,265 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,222 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,222 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,950 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,602 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,520 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,339 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 LLX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

BN59 LLX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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