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HG59 BMY

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 BMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,125 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 101,125 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,319 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Stabilizer ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 97,946 miles

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

Various underbody area's and component's have some surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2022 97,942 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Various underbody area's and component's have some surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,498 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside headlight slightly damaged

Offside rear fog light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,446 miles

rear fog light lens damaged

tow bar socket cover missing

Fail 25 Jun 2019 87,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

rear fog light lens damaged

tow bar socket cover missing

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,741 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 81,740 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,180 miles

rear inner discs pads getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear inner discs pads getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,519 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,620 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,978 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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HG59 BMY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG59 BMY, 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 HG59 BMY registered?

HG59 BMY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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