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SL59 BWY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,704 mi
Last recorded69,704 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 BWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,704 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 69,698 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT DISCS BADLY SCORED/RUSTY ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn REAR DISCS BADLY SCORED/RUSTY ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH BOOTS INSECURE/CLIP MISSING/SLACK (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure FRONT BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM COIL BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 67,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,182 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 64,178 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,633 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 59,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,483 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,532 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,339 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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SL59 BWY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL59 BWY, 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 SL59 BWY registered?

SL59 BWY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is SL59 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 BWY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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