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FP09 OBV

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,551 mi
Last recorded68,551 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,551 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 68,551 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,595 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,447 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 66,442 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 66,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion to underbody

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front MacPherson top mount bearing rough on rotation

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 61,018 miles

Exhaust bracket insecure

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 61,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,216 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,414 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 52,414 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 51,314 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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,715 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 49,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,468 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 47,468 miles

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

rear exhaust cradle broken

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,045 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 41,042 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Jul 2012 21,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,749 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 OBV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FP09 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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