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FN59 HEU

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,150 mi
Last recorded62,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 HEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 62,150 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,413 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 60,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,390 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 59,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,495 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 58,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,647 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 51,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 45,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure metal hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 39,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal hanger broken off (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,260 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 34,260 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,173 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,736 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,862 miles

off side & near side front brake discs inside faces wear

Fail 20 Sep 2012 13,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side & near side front brake discs inside faces wear

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 HEU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN59 HEU, 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 HEU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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