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VE59 BWH

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 BWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 129,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 113,893 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 113,893 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 97,026 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,613 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 79,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,311 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,385 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,334 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 74,334 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,796 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress in lamp (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress in lamp (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

n/s r registratin plates lens missing

Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

195 / 55 R 16 87 DOT 319

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

n/s r registratin plates lens missing

Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ns number plate bulb holder missing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,917 miles

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

ns number plate bulb holder missing

Pass 17 Nov 2012 34,379 miles

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

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 BWH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VE59 BWH, 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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VE59 BWH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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