2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · BN59 VGL
2009 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/09/2009. Recorded mileage 195,693 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1560cc
BN59 VGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 195,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BN59 VGL Mileage History
- 28/10/2021173,126 mi
- 22/09/2022175,912 mi+2,786 mi
- 15/09/2023181,614 mi+5,702 mi
- 17/10/2024195,680 mi+14,066 mi
- 29/10/2024195,693 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 7,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN59 VGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C3 (BN59 VGL) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure near silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”.