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BV59 YUW

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,006 mi
Last recorded47,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 47,006 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 41,893 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 37,714 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,283 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 33,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 17,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 17,026 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 17,026 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 14 Nov 2018 16,232 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 15,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 14,484 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 14,257 miles

Front Discs corroded on inner face.

Front Pads Low

Pass 5 Nov 2014 11,488 miles

front pads worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 7,949 miles

all tyre side walls poor

offside anti roll bar link worn and knocking

Fail 4 Nov 2013 7,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre side walls poor

offside anti roll bar link worn and knocking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 6,774 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 YUW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

BV59 YUW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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