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FJ59 XOR

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,498 mi
Last recorded64,498 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 XOR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 64,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,498 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 63,282 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 60,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 60,080 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,272 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 58,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,041 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 56,041 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,411 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 45,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,759 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 40,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,642 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 36,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,505 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,611 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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FJ59 XOR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ59 XOR, 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 FJ59 XOR registered?

FJ59 XOR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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