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FG59 ODB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,696 mi
Last recorded74,696 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 ODB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,696 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,605 miles

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

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

both front and rear exhaust mounts fractured but exhaust still secure

Fail 21 Jan 2020 65,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

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

both front and rear exhaust mounts fractured but exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,895 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,899 miles

brake fluid low

Fail 25 Jan 2017 39,899 miles

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

brake fluid low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,001 miles

front exhaust bracket weld broken

Fail 13 Jan 2016 33,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 17,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,767 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 ODB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

FG59 ODB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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