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FG59 MVT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,261 mi
Last recorded90,261 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,261 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 90,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,180 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,966 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,231 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,818 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,744 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,084 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 MVT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

FG59 MVT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is FG59 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 MVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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