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VE59 BWA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,231 mi
Last recorded56,231 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 BWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 56,231 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 56,230 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 30,951 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,032 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 24,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,984 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2014 16,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 16,555 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,667 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 12,667 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 9,344 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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VE59 BWA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE59 BWA, 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 VE59 BWA registered?

VE59 BWA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VE59 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 BWA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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