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FP09 MXB

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,649 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 77,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,370 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 71,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,077 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,312 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 67,312 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,195 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,840 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2014 22,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Apr 2013 15,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,521 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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FP09 MXB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXB, 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 FP09 MXB registered?

FP09 MXB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is FP09 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 MXB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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