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FE59 BMV

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 BMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 81,710 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 81,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (also fitted inside out (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The light source is not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 79,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,641 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 60,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,585 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,019 miles

both rear springs corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,985 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OS Number plate light slightly dim as lens contaminated dirt

OSR tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Aug 2016 29,985 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OS Number plate light slightly dim as lens contaminated dirt

OSR tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,281 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,496 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,519 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,021 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 BMV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE59 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

FE59 BMV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 BMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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