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FL59 LYT

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,969 mi
Last recorded119,969 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,969 miles

Front airbox broken/noisey

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 May 2022 119,946 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front airbox broken/noisey

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 113,108 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 113,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,227 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,920 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 43,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in offside antiroll bar ball joint.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,805 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,584 miles

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)

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 LYT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FL59 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

FL59 LYT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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