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FL59 SZE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,363 mi
Last recorded71,363 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,363 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 71,363 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,622 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure on rear

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,659 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,574 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,568 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes slightly binding on

o/s/f brake slightly binding on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,002 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 31,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SZE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL59 SZE registered?

FL59 SZE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is FL59 SZE safe to buy?

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