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FD09 PKF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,578 mi
Last recorded79,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 PKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 79,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,115 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 74,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,186 miles

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

osf top suspension bearing worn

Fail 11 Jul 2022 68,182 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

osf top suspension bearing worn

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,894 miles

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

osf top suspension bearing stiff

Fail 19 Jul 2021 62,893 miles

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

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

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

osf top suspension bearing stiff

Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,601 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 59,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,420 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 56,412 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,477 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both rear discs are worn

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,613 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 48,612 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 44,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,978 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 39,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,590 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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FD09 PKF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FD09 PKF, 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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FD09 PKF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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