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FP09 FKJ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 FKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Suspect been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 114,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Suspect been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 114,232 miles

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

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,932 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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 13 Aug 2018 84,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 74,153 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 65,883 miles

n/s wiper slight smear

Pass 1 May 2015 55,876 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge and feathering

nsr tyre feathering slightly

osf tyre worn on edge and feathering

osr tyre feathering slightly

Fail 1 May 2015 55,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre worn on edge and feathering

nsr tyre feathering slightly

osf tyre worn on edge and feathering

osr tyre feathering slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,344 miles

2x exhaust brackets broken (exhaust still supported)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,250 miles

centre section of exhaust bracket deteriated

front discs lipped

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,106 miles

front discs lipped

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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FP09 FKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP09 FKJ, 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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FP09 FKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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