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FG09 VEK

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,751 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,377 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 89,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,563 miles

Condensation in O/S/R light lens

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 86,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear condensation in light lens

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,329 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 75,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 62,559 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 62,559 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 51,757 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 51,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 37,684 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 37,680 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,661 miles

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

Offside 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 VEK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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