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AV59 FJP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,826 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 84,776 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

back box bracket broken

Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 71,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,824 miles

rear brake disc heavily lipped

Fail 5 Oct 2012 44,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disc heavily lipped

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 FJP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV59 FJP, 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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What year was AV59 FJP registered?

AV59 FJP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is AV59 FJP safe to buy?

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