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FL59 TNZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,767 mi
Last recorded66,767 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 66,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 66,704 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 62,149 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,763 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 115,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017
Fail 28 Apr 2017

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 40,783 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,802 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 30,801 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,559 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 TNZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

FL59 TNZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is FL59 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 TNZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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