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LY59 BXA

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,680 mi
Last recorded132,680 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 132,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Inner half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Rear reflector damaged / lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper top mounting bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre getting low tread 2.2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock rubber gaiters split / perished (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 132,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake binding reading 30 % (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front discs edge lip / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Inner half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Rear reflector damaged / lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper top mounting bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre getting low tread 2.2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock rubber gaiters split / perished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 124,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall zero tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 124,002 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Coil spring rubbing on body (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall zero tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,340 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Advise lens cracked / damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 114,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall tyre size 195/55 x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Zero tread inner shoulder lump out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Advise lens cracked / damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,109 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 106,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,502 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box mount (system remains secure) (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

lower transmission mount stabiliser mount inner bush starting to perish

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to underbody rear frame

transmission oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2019 102,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box mount (system remains secure) (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

lower transmission mount stabiliser mount inner bush starting to perish

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to underbody rear frame

transmission oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2018 95,299 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor split

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,913 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED / LIPPED

Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,382 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE LIPPED

Fail 6 Dec 2016 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE LIPPED

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,031 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 67,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,147 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 54,144 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 43,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 32,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BXA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LY59 BXA, 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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LY59 BXA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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