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BV59 YCF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,419 mi
Last recorded125,419 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,042 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,797 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,783 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 56,781 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,114 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,944 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,355 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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BV59 YCF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BV59 YCF, 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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BV59 YCF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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