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LY59 BWO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 40,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

contact main dealer. recall air bag

Pass 4 Feb 2025 39,286 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 39,230 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Body not fully secure n/s & o/s sills damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 37,954 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 35,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords gouge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 35,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords gouge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 34,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 31,104 miles

Both rear sills and nearside rear bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 29,050 miles

Both rear outer sills damaged

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount breaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear bumper damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 27,208 miles

Both rear lower sills damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,892 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,573 miles

Damage along nearside and offside outer sills

boot full, unable to check

offside wing mirror backing cover missing

Pass 28 May 2014 19,942 miles

both front tyre treads worn low,and the o/s has a small gouge in the outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer,mounting strap corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 17,242 miles

Damage to nearside rear seal

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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LY59 BWO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LY59 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY59 BWO registered?

LY59 BWO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is LY59 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 BWO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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