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FG59 ZHT

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,214 mi
Last recorded104,214 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 ZHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,214 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 104,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,163 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front noise on road test needs further investigation

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,270 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2023 85,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,074 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2021 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,365 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 64,365 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,591 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,686 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 49,686 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 32,024 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,252 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 28,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre starting to on perish on outer side wall

o/s rear tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,178 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 ZHT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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