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FG59 XZU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,927 mi
Last recorded50,927 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 XZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,927 miles

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

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

Rear General corrosion to axle

Pass 15 Oct 2024 50,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,470 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,432 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 46,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 44,540 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,599 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,412 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,159 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 33,159 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,530 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,032 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,711 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 XZU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG59 XZU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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