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FE59 ZYG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,294 mi
Last recorded88,294 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 ZYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,703 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 62,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,090 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 55,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,743 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 52,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,537 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 43,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,851 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,851 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,478 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 36,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front tyres worn on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2014 23,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

front brake disc worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,580 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)

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 ZYG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

FE59 ZYG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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