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GY59 BVE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,700 mi
Last recorded57,700 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 57,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,367 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on tread shoulders

nearside rear trye has cut in tread near to limit

offside rear trye has cut in tread near to limit

windscreen cracked across offside upper corner

Fail 9 Sep 2022 57,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre perishing on tread shoulders

nearside rear trye has cut in tread near to limit

offside rear trye has cut in tread near to limit

windscreen cracked across offside upper corner

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,151 miles

nearside front tyre has slight perishing to treads

rear indicator bulbs faded to the limit

windscreen badly cracked across top offside corner but not in drivers view of the road at time of test .

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,343 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 56,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,163 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,285 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,388 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 43,388 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,812 miles

o/s top of windscreen badly damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,342 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 32,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GY59 BVE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY59 BVE, 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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GY59 BVE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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