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BV59 YVN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,696 mi
Last recorded70,696 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

one of high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,345 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,343 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer pad not working on o/s rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure back box strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear low on tread perished with cuts showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyre low and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,948 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 57,925 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 49,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,144 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 27,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,208 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,944 miles

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

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

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 YVN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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