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FE59 PCV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,035 mi
Last recorded53,035 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 PCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,035 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 53,019 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 46,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 41,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,180 miles

Rear back box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 36,795 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 36,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has perish cracks evident

Nearside Rear Tyre has perish cracks evident

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has perish cracks evident

rear silencer outer casing peeling but no sign s of exhaust gas leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,939 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear silencer outer casing is peeling but no signs of exhaust gas leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

outer skin peeling on rear silencer now blows/exhaust gas leaks visible!

Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,735 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 PCV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

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

Is FE59 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 PCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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