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BN59 VGL

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,693 mi
Last recorded195,693 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 195,693 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 195,680 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure near silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 181,614 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 175,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 173,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Oct 2021 173,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Oct 2020 169,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 158,886 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 142,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,464 miles

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

Rear 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 VGL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

BN59 VGL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is BN59 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VGL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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