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DF59 FNV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 FNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,372 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 78,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,155 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,638 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 71,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,734 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 67,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,332 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,344 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed to caliper next to spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed to caliper next to spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2018 58,624 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Dec 2018 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,079 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Dec 2017 54,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,819 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 47,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,748 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,763 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 34,763 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,018 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DF59 FNV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DF59 FNV, 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 DF59 FNV registered?

DF59 FNV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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