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FG59 EOJ

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,504 mi
Last recorded93,504 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 EOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 93,504 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 93,504 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s off\s front very close to limit!!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 76,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s off\s front very close to limit!!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW ...........

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,631 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,697 miles

exhaust has mountings broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 8 Oct 2013 31,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight binding rear brakes ./ rear inner brake pads look low / not fully visible / corroson lip on rear brake discs ,/

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,275 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight binding rear brakes ./ rear inner brake pads look low / not fully visible / corroson lip on rear brake discs ,/

Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,665 miles

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 EOJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG59 EOJ, 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 EOJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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