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BN59 VGM

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,294 mi
Last recorded161,294 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 161,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 156,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 150,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 133,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting bracket breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 125,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,608 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,606 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 109,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2(mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,752 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,314 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,338 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 VGM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

BN59 VGM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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