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BN59 YYE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 80,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 80,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,514 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 67,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,037 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,263 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,012 miles

Advise exhaust rear box heavily deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 54,012 miles

Advise exhaust rear box heavily deteriorated

Central Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,388 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,853 miles

High level brake light inop.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,440 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 YYE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YYE, 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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BN59 YYE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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