2009 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · YH59 BCV
2009 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 89,630 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH59 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 89,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YH59 BCV Mileage History
- 27/09/202380,040 mi
- 02/10/202380,127 mi+87 mi
- 27/09/202483,467 mi+3,340 mi
- 07/10/202587,422 mi+3,955 mi
- 08/10/202589,630 mi+2,208 mi
Average of roughly 4,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH59 BCV 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 (YH59 BCV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Pipe going into back box has a hole due to corrosion. (8”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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