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BV59 YCL

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,971 mi
Last recorded53,971 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 14 Oct 2016 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,913 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 40,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exaust braket broken rear

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,303 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,743 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 24,461 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 YCL is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV59 YCL, 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 BV59 YCL registered?

BV59 YCL is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is BV59 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 YCL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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