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FG09 EFO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,788 mi
Last recorded153,788 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 EFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 153,788 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,474 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 105,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,028 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 91,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 78,196 miles

Central exhaust mount corroded and split

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 72,259 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front exhaust pipe slight blow

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 May 2018 72,259 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front exhaust pipe slight blow

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2017 67,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Fail 15 May 2017 67,738 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2016 64,064 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2015 52,920 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 52,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 40,211 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 40,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 30,874 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 22 May 2013 30,873 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 21,595 miles

Back box strap corroded

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 EFO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG09 EFO, 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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FG09 EFO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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