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SY59 BZR

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,547 mi
Last recorded118,547 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,021 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,021 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure retaining bolt missing (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,248 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has wear on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 50,974 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,925 miles

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

both front springs fouling body

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,925 miles

both front springs fouling body

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,196 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 BZR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

SY59 BZR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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