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FP59 BFY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 BFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,881 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offical stickers in swept area of screen but doesnt affect the view

sticker in windscrren but not in swept area

Fail 27 Oct 2014 50,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offical stickers in swept area of screen but doesnt affect the view

sticker in windscrren but not in swept area

Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,717 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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FP59 BFY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP59 BFY, 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

How do I check the history of FP59 BFY?

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What year was FP59 BFY registered?

FP59 BFY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is FP59 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 BFY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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