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SY59 BSZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,386 mi
Last recorded104,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 104,386 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 93,470 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,001 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 72,662 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 72,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 70,708 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,350 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 59,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,003 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 54,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,193 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 46,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,488 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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SY59 BSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY59 BSZ, 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 SY59 BSZ registered?

SY59 BSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is SY59 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 BSZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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