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EX59 BYH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,397 mi
Last recorded104,397 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,397 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 104,397 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,616 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,775 miles

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

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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EX59 BYH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EX59 BYH, 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 EX59 BYH registered?

EX59 BYH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is EX59 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 BYH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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