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BV59 YVY

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,772 miles

Nearside Front shock asborber to hub clamping bolt only STANDARD NUT & BOLT USED RECOMMENDED correct pinch bolt to be used

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

Offside Front abs wiring fouling drop link on full left lock recommended re routing wiring

emissions only just passed 0.48 max 0.51 RECOMMENDED FURTHER INVESTAGATION

exhaust deteriorated FRONT MOUNT

Fail 3 Jan 2024 94,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit0.51 value 0.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excess roughness in operation top mount lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge RECOMMENDED before CORDS/PLY EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight roughness in rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge RECOMMENDED before CORDS/PLY EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both rear wheel bearings not checked due to excess binding

Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,128 miles

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

nearside front top shocker bush/bearing becoming stiff

Fail 9 Sep 2022 90,128 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front top shocker bush/bearing becoming stiff

Pass 14 Aug 2021 84,733 miles

centre rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

nearside front suspension arm back bush slightly worn/starting to unbond

nearside front tyre wearing on edges (on limit)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,591 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 80,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre is bald on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 59,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre is bald on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,625 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 49,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush lifting (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,960 miles

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

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 YVY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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