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BV59 ZFD

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 ZFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 86,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 75,002 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Apr 2024 66,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 50,833 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 14 Jun 2021 44,764 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,682 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 44,668 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 43,717 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 43,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,422 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 43,422 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

eml light indicating a fault

Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on indicates a fault

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,325 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 19,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 19,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,145 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 ZFD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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