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DY59 BHE

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,789 mi
Last recorded45,789 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 BHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 45,789 miles

slight under body surface rust

Pass 21 Sep 2024 43,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 39,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,377 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads wearing low

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,873 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,791 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 11 Sep 2017 26,791 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,135 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,779 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,388 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,337 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,322 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,767 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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DY59 BHE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY59 BHE, 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 DY59 BHE registered?

DY59 BHE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is DY59 BHE safe to buy?

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