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FP09 XJN

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,522 mi
Last recorded154,522 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 154,522 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 131,981 miles

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 126,008 miles

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

Offside Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2023 126,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 116,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 116,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,716 miles

Front o/s upper strut top mounting siff to rotate

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 106,716 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front o/s upper strut top mounting siff to rotate

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,535 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 94,673 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,223 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,223 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 12 Jan 2018 81,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the outer edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,538 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 73,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,030 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,106 miles

Both front tyres have wear on inner edges

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,833 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 49,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,512 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 XJN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

FP09 XJN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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