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BV59 YHO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,599 mi
Last recorded114,599 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,599 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,055 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,479 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 102,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 May 2021 99,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 96,781 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 96,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 95,441 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,975 miles

advise disks

Pass 27 Dec 2017 89,420 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 79,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,008 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edge

front and centre exhaust hangers broken

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,259 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 42,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 YHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YHO, 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 BV59 YHO registered?

BV59 YHO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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