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FN59 HDC

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2024 65,440 miles

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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine excessive rattle

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,400 miles

front & rear discs slightly worn,brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Aug 2023 62,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 60,656 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure both support brackets near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 59,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,634 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,189 miles

rear back box bracket slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,835 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

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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FN59 HDC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN59 HDC, 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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FN59 HDC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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