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BV59 YUE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,626 mi
Last recorded63,626 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,626 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 63,626 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,366 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion by both rear axle mounting points.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,726 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,886 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 46,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on vehicle underside.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,470 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,893 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 42,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,459 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 32,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,119 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,444 miles

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 YUE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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