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FG59 SBY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,660 mi
Last recorded168,660 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 168,660 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres and nearside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 168,660 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres and nearside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 163,625 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 158,417 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 158,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2019 142,703 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 142,703 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 132,064 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,113 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 110,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,695 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,695 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,705 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 74,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,625 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,642 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 17,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre inner edges worn close to legal limit

high level brake light n/w

Pass 2 Nov 2013 17,483 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn close to legal limit

high level brake light n/w

Pass 3 Nov 2012 35,918 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 SBY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

FG59 SBY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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