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FL59 NLO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,197 mi
Last recorded96,197 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 NLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,197 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 96,195 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 91,376 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 91,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,605 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 79,603 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,362 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 70,362 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,280 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,816 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on both edges

some corrosion rear box mounting strap but still secure

some surface corrosion brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,674 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outer shoulders

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,323 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 NLO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO registered?

FL59 NLO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FL59 NLO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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