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BN59 VHO

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,474 mi
Last recorded58,474 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,474 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,336 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,039 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

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 VHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 VHO registered?

BN59 VHO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is BN59 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VHO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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