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SH59 BNA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

205,520 mi
Last recorded205,520 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 BNA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 205,520 miles

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Pass 24 Jun 2025 200,545 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 24 Jun 2025 200,544 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 21 Jun 2024 186,783 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jun 2024 186,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2023 174,205 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 174,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value - 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 162,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 147,176 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front top mount noisy and worn when turning

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

bonnet lever broken

Fail 29 Jun 2021 146,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front top mount noisy and worn when turning

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

bonnet lever broken

Pass 7 Jul 2020 135,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,021 miles

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 124,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,723 miles

Offside Rear Number plate dim

Fail 18 Jul 2018 99,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Number plate dim

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,498 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 87,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,786 miles

nail in n/s/r. tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer (7.1.1)

nail in n/s/r. tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,463 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges 3mm 195/55/16 91v

Fail 5 Aug 2015 70,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges 3mm 195/55/16 91v

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,303 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,592 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,590 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,578 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,578 miles

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

exhaust mounting bracket at front section broken( system still adequetly supported)

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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SH59 BNA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SH59 BNA, 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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SH59 BNA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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