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BN59 VHK

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,606 mi
Last recorded118,606 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 118,606 miles

middle brake light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2023 118,606 miles

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

middle brake light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2022 112,636 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 112,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 103,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 103,140 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,101 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,720 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,717 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,912 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,601 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,927 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 14,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

BN59 VHK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BN59 VHK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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