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FG59 ELX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 117,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,051 miles

manifold heat sheild loose

Fail 10 Oct 2019 110,051 miles

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

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

manifold heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,019 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 90,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,107 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,366 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

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 ELX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ELX, 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 FG59 ELX registered?

FG59 ELX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is FG59 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 ELX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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