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FG09 MVH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,115 mi
Last recorded56,115 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 MVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,115 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 56,115 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 52,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER LOOSE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,753 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 46,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit TESTED ON PLATE LIMIT OF 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 44,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 40,946 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 38,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,626 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,966 miles

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

all 4 tyres the outer sidewalls are cracking.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MVH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

FG09 MVH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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