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FP58 VHZ

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,713 mi
Last recorded38,713 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 VHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14t cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14t cracked side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 18 Sep 2025 38,713 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Undertray likely to become detached damaged and loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14t cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14t cracked side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

off side front bumper loose

Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,019 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,514 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 33,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall has perished and cracked to the point where the cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 29,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 26,833 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 26,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 23,881 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,534 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,494 miles

ns wiper split at ends

Fail 10 May 2014 14,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 14,027 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,829 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 12,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 9,642 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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FP58 VHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FP58 VHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP58 VHZ registered?

FP58 VHZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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