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FL59 TNK

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,278 mi
Last recorded199,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 199,278 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2024 191,495 miles

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

os number plate light inop

slight play in steering rack and osf track rod end

Fail 7 Oct 2024 191,495 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

os number plate light inop

slight play in steering rack and osf track rod end

Pass 8 Jan 2024 189,119 miles

boot area not checked

osf tyre wearing one dges

play in steering rack

rear seats folded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 189,117 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

boot area not checked

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing one dges

play in steering rack

rear seats folded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 182,206 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2021 174,669 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 170,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 155,615 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,898 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 138,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2017 118,658 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2016 19,676 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2016 19,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides and high level (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2015 86,413 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 86,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,423 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 TNK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

FL59 TNK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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