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CU59 BPY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,345 mi
Last recorded72,345 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 BPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,345 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 72,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 69,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 67,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

grease leaking from offside outer constant velocity joint boot

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,601 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 65,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed/perished

nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

offside front suspension lower arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2019 62,086 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed/perished

nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

offside front suspension lower arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,773 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 57,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,316 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,864 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly worn, suspect inner brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,040 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 46,037 miles

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

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

front brakes discs corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,570 miles

corosion on disc faces

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on n/s/f disc

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,015 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,037 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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CU59 BPY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CU59 BPY, 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 CU59 BPY registered?

CU59 BPY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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