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FE59 AXX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,517 mi
Last recorded95,517 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 AXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,517 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front and rear shockers corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2025 95,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front and rear shockers corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,801 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 90,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,193 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,147 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,609 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,757 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,757 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 52,571 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 52,571 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,119 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R has nail in tread of tyres

Fail 14 Mar 2016 38,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F and N/S/R has nail in tread of tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,143 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 6,493 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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FE59 AXX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FE59 AXX, 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 FE59 AXX registered?

FE59 AXX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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