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AV59 FJO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,158 mi
Last recorded108,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 108,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 102,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Advise replacement.* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *Advise replacement.* (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on both edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Advise replacement.* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *Advise replacement.* (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 95,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on both edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Advise replacement.* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread *Advise replacement.* (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 89,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror casing broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 78,762 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror casing broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,123 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 66,123 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,455 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 51,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,323 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 37,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box mount (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,016 miles

front brake disc s rusted on inner faces

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,831 miles

accident damage n/s/f door

both front brake disc s rusted on inner surface

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,172 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front door outer panel

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,075 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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AV59 FJO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AV59 FJO, 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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AV59 FJO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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