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FE59 FPJ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,034 mi
Last recorded172,034 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 FPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 172,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

fuel injector compression leak

o/s/f repeater lense missing

Fail 21 Nov 2023 172,033 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel injector compression leak

o/s/f repeater lense missing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 169,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE & AT ENGINE BY TURBO (ALSO POSSIBLE INJECTOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BEAM AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 168,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE & AT ENGINE BY TURBO (ALSO POSSIBLE INJECTOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BEAM AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,638 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces are very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 152,637 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces are very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top bush or bearing is binding

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 140,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 119,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,873 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 100,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside wiperblade poor

Pass 5 May 2017 84,621 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,894 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,894 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 74,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

back box mounting corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 74,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

back box mounting corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 69,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

rear exhaust strap starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2015 69,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

rear exhaust strap starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light is on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,617 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 FPJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FPJ, 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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FE59 FPJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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