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FL59 TMU

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,730 mi
Last recorded88,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 88,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 88,729 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster incomplete (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecurely mounted to housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,260 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 78,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 61,274 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,038 miles

Both wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Sep 2017 53,952 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Both wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,009 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 50,006 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,290 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 43,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,791 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 31,703 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,648 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 25,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 TMU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

FL59 TMU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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