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FG09 EEO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,039 mi
Last recorded70,039 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 EEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wiper blade wearing thin

Unable to visually inspect discs and pads due to wheel trims. Further inspection requires removal of the road wheel

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,500 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 64,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,062 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 63,062 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 55,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn deteriorated (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn deteriorated (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,380 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box mounting corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 50,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,456 miles

both rear tyres light cracking on outer tread

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,456 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres light cracking on outer tread

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,930 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 29,930 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,198 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 22,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,405 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 12,405 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

airbag light on

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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FG09 EEO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG09 EEO, 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 FG09 EEO registered?

FG09 EEO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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