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FD59 OBG

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,551 mi
Last recorded66,551 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 OBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 66,551 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,281 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 64,228 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 51,883 miles

Exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded/deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working no sound from motor (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded/deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 42,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip insecure and boot beginning to stretch. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bellyband snapped and welded too exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 37,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,038 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres 175/65/14 (DOT=2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 28,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres 175/65/14 (DOT=2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 19,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 12,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 11,208 miles

all tyre walls perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 9,467 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 7,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 5,838 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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FD59 OBG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD59 OBG, 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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FD59 OBG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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