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FG59 FSY

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,238 mi
Last recorded38,238 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 FSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 27,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit 195 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Dec 2024 27,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit 195 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Dec 2023 24,283 miles

Exhaust silencer box hanger bracket (corroded & rusty)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 23,104 miles

Exhaust silencer box hanger bracket (corroded & rusty)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 21,285 miles

Exhaust silencer box hanger bracket (corroded & rusty)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tracking Recommended

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 195.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 19,960 miles

Exhaust silencer box hanger bracket rusty

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 19,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned loose & insecure (2.1.3 (e))

Exhaust silencer box hanger bracket rusty

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 19,173 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 19,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 17,775 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,191 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 16,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 14,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 13,691 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,556 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 9,626 miles

n/s front outer tyre wall has/ slight perishing small cuts

n/s front wiper blade slight split

Fail 30 Dec 2013 9,626 miles

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

n/s front outer tyre wall has/ slight perishing small cuts

n/s front wiper blade slight split

Pass 28 Dec 2012 7,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FSY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG59 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

FG59 FSY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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