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FE59 FRN

2009 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,865 mi
Last recorded108,865 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 FRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 108,865 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 108,861 miles

Emissions not tested catalic flange snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalic flange snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold both edges 2mm, 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold both edges 2mm , 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Oct 2021 101,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 101,866 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,582 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,502 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,319 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 59,319 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,301 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,818 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 19,408 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 3 Aug 2013 26,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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 FRN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

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

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