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FL59 UCW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,334 mi
Last recorded153,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 UCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 153,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2024 153,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2023 148,967 miles

dpf no smoke

Fail 8 Aug 2023 148,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

dpf no smoke

Pass 13 Aug 2022 143,848 miles

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

Central Front number plate starting to delaminate

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 143,848 miles

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

Central Front number plate starting to delaminate

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 137,952 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 137,952 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 130,746 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 130,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 125,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 118,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 91,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,132 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 UCW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

FL59 UCW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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