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BN59 XSZ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,880 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 108,459 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 108,437 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 108,416 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 108,366 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 108,347 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,522 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes slight bind

Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,522 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

offside and nearside rear brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,283 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 97,282 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,607 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front brake discs rusty and slightly worn

Fail 6 Dec 2019 78,558 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front brake discs rusty and slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,638 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,127 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 57,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 28,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,243 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 XSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

BN59 XSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is BN59 XSZ safe to buy?

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