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FG59 FTA

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,471 mi
Last recorded119,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 119,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,348 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,781 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,746 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,262 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,262 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,616 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 60,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,110 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket snapped

front wipers little smeary

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,297 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear back box strap corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,129 miles

Exhaust back box support strap corroding

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,868 miles

front discs inner face slightly corroded

front wipers little smeary

Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,433 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 22,400 miles

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

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 FTA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG59 FTA registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG59 FTA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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