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FG09 EEW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,544 mi
Last recorded60,544 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 EEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 60,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 56,757 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 55,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,682 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,429 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,865 miles

front discs worn slight

Fail 5 Apr 2012 20,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,987 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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FG09 EEW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FG09 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

FG09 EEW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is FG09 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 EEW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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