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FN59 HFV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,138 mi
Last recorded166,138 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 HFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 166,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 156,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 143,642 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 129,576 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 129,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,052 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 113,052 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,090 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,478 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,580 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,319 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 24,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs worn and discoloured on insides

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,342 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 17,899 miles

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

front disc's worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,899 miles

front disc's worn

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 HFV 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 73.7%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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