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BN59 VFU

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,634 mi
Last recorded46,634 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 45,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link rod has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush starting to De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush starting to De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 42,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush starting to De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush starting to De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 37,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,304 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,634 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,471 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 28,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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 VFU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

BN59 VFU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2009.

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