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BV59 YDE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,113 mi
Last recorded101,113 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 101,113 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 101,111 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible also spring rubbing inner wing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,453 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 94,453 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,493 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,769 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 79,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,026 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 75,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 62,172 miles

SILENCER DETERIORATED

Fail 28 May 2019 62,172 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 23 May 2018 51,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 51,545 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 44,024 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheels bearings slightly noisy when rotated

exhaust backbox slightly deterioted

Fail 25 May 2017 44,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheels bearings slightly noisy when rotated

exhaust backbox slightly deterioted

Pass 21 May 2016 34,921 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,558 miles

Both front wipers smear screen.

Fail 6 Jun 2015 24,558 miles

Both front wipers smear screen.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,786 miles

offside front tyre perished slightly

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,842 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YDE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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