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SH59 BPK

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 BPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f AND o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 96,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f AND o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 94,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front bumper loose

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,885 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine stabilizer broken

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine stabilizer broken

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

clutch anti slip missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 84,225 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

clutch anti slip missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s/r tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s/r tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edges

Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,040 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 22,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,327 miles

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 BPK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BPK, 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 BPK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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