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FP59 GBU

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,949 mi
Last recorded113,949 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and won on inner faces. pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure on housing. clip broken

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 109,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres low tread and worn on edges

catalytic converter heat shield slightly insecure

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

n/s rear tyre low tread badly worn on edges

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and lipped

slight bind both rear hubs

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,577 miles

Both sides front and N/S/R tyres worn on edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to undersides and front and rear suspension components

Fail 18 Aug 2023 102,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both sides front and N/S/R tyres worn on edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to undersides and front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,053 miles

Front discs lipped and worn pads ok

oil leaks

Fail 24 Aug 2021 92,053 miles

Front discs lipped and worn pads ok

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 leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,185 miles

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

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,375 miles

n/s door mirror casing damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2019 82,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,688 miles

both rear tyres wearing and cracking in tread edges

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,451 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 64,451 miles

Direction indicator not working Both rear (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,016 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear section (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 38,666 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 38,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 27,368 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 27,253 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GBU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP59 GBU, 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 FP59 GBU registered?

FP59 GBU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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