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KN59 BHV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,789 mi
Last recorded78,789 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 BHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,789 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 8 May 2026 78,789 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 68,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 59,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 59,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lenses broken (sharp edges) (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 51,538 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,130 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 44,130 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,345 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 34,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 27,929 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,199 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 10,708 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 9,210 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 9,204 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 7,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 5,386 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 7,148 miles

all tyres starting to slightly perish

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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KN59 BHV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN59 BHV, 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 KN59 BHV registered?

KN59 BHV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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