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FG59 EAJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,033 mi
Last recorded107,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 107,033 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 107,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 90,221 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 83,787 miles

Coolant below minimum

Fail 8 May 2018 83,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant below minimum

Pass 15 May 2017 66,999 miles

both front tyre valves close to excessively deteriorated

front tyres bald inner edges and close to cords

Fail 10 May 2017 66,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre valves close to excessively deteriorated

front tyres bald inner edges and close to cords

Pass 12 May 2016 50,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,718 miles

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 13 May 2014 24,544 miles

rear brake pads worn close to excessive

Pass 24 May 2013 10,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,919 miles

unable to inspect center seat belt and n/s/r due to motability scooter in boot

Fail 30 Aug 2012 8,919 miles

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

front disc's slightly worn

unable to inspect center seat belt and n/s/r due to motability scooter in boot

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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FG59 EAJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG59 EAJ, 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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FG59 EAJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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