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HG59 BNO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,824 mi
Last recorded96,824 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 BNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,824 miles

Center seat belt buckle casing damaged.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Slight play in nearside front drop link.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,102 miles

Center seat belt buckle repaired with tape.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 21 May 2019 74,464 miles

Center seat belt buckle covers broken.

Rear brake discs worn/ridged.

Fail 20 May 2019 74,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Center seat belt buckle covers broken.

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge and very close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs worn/ridged.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,529 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,003 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,807 miles

brake pedal rubber missing but still has anti slip on the pedal

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2016 53,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber missing but still has anti slip on the pedal

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,790 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre very perished and cracked, replacement advised.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 31,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre very perished and cracked, replacement advised.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,541 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 19,541 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,733 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 9,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 BNO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HG59 BNO, 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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HG59 BNO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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