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FG59 YAD

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,262 mi
Last recorded155,262 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 YAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 155,262 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 155,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 152,748 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 152,748 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 150,146 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2019 144,514 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 144,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working not working correctly. switch on and off randomly when the engine is running (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog-lamp lens missing

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front fog lamp in danger of bursting into flames

Pass 28 Feb 2018 141,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 141,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,942 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 135,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 117,245 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,368 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box poor condition

nearside rear tyre lumps in tread

offside rear tyre lumps in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight splits on both front wiper blades

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 YAD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YAD, 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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FG59 YAD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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