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FG09 XTU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,966 mi
Last recorded100,966 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 100,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,079 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,080 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 85,077 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,581 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear , back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 77,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear , back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,565 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 71,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,178 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 63,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,825 miles

Nearside Rear tyre weathered starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre weathered starting to perish

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2017 44,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2017 44,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,852 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 35,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 29,083 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,414 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 24,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 16,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XTU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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