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FG59 SYJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,223 mi
Last recorded79,223 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,908 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 58,908 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,414 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 51,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount corroded off (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,783 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,886 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,656 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 SYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

FG59 SYJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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