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EA59 FSV

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 87,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,533 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,220 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,353 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 77,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 69,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 62,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,608 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 56,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 46,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2019 46,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2018 42,098 miles

Front battery held by factory fitment weaken by battery replacement

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 16 May 2018 42,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,347 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 37,340 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 37,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 34,025 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 30,307 miles

indicate brake bind o/s rear wheel

small cut in n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 23 May 2014 25,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2013 21,707 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EA59 FSV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA59 FSV, 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 EA59 FSV registered?

EA59 FSV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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