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FG59 YWW

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,259 mi
Last recorded66,259 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 YWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,259 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all worn to approx,4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid & coolant levels low

Fail 2 Dec 2019 66,259 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all worn to approx,4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake fluid & coolant levels low

Pass 3 Dec 2018 54,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner / worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Dec 2018 54,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner / worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,203 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 43,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,569 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,524 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 37,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,585 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 34,585 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r slight binding.

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 YWW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

FG59 YWW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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