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AV59 FKA

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,013 mi
Last recorded106,013 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,013 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 106,012 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,180 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside driveshaft inner bearing rough

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,956 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,021 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,701 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,488 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 53,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 19,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,942 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 11,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 9,641 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,830 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 FKA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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