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FL59 GFO

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,015 mi
Last recorded69,015 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 GFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 69,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 63,954 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 63,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 MAXIMUM 1.50 ACTUAL 4.66 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 61,635 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 61,634 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted fouling coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,279 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 53,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,311 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,687 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,215 miles

Central SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVERS TAPED TOGETHER

Rear EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,592 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,127 miles

N earside rear tyre cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre cracks in tread.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,828 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,031 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 33,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,813 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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FL59 GFO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL59 GFO, 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 FL59 GFO registered?

FL59 GFO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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