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BN59 LME

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 121,868 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,633 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 115,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 109,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,867 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 97,867 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,779 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 89,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,213 miles

both front brake discs have wear and corrosion

both rear brake discs have some wear and corrosion

offside front shocker not fully seated in hub, but is secure

rear axel beam has light corrosion

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust has adequate support

Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,210 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear axel beam has light corrosion

both front brake discs have wear and corrosion

both rear brake discs have some wear and corrosion

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust has adequate support

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,114 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 44,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,873 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,327 miles

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

n.s.f wiper smearing slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,544 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 LME is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

BN59 LME is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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