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AO59 FZW

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 77,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 77,682 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer fractured and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2021 70,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear seats down - seat belts not checked

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,702 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 61,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,183 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 43,183 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,862 miles

Both front and both rear Tyres are cracked and perished

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 26,837 miles

all four tyres have started to perish

the front exhaust bracket has broken but still surported

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,624 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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AO59 FZW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO59 FZW, 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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AO59 FZW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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