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FG09 VAA

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,359 mi
Last recorded91,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 91,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 82,226 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 73,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,843 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 64,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 50,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 44,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 35,151 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 35,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,576 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 23,733 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 23,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 18,648 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,980 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 14,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 13,779 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 10,350 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 9,297 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 VAA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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