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FG09 VEW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,768 mi
Last recorded152,768 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 152,768 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 152,768 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,729 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 140,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,590 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 112,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 94,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 81,128 miles

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)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2013 59,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 40,464 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2012 40,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance 29%.

front discs badly lipped.

rear brake imbalance 26%

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 VEW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

FG09 VEW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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