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FP59 LYF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,995 mi
Last recorded139,995 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 139,995 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 139,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 138,396 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 133,366 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 18 Aug 2018 128,748 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear sub frame / axle corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Th nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

The centre exhaust heatshield is in poor condition

The rear exhaust is corroded

The rear suspension coil springs are corroded

oil level is low

Fail 19 Aug 2016 113,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Th nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

The centre exhaust heatshield is in poor condition

The rear exhaust is corroded

The rear suspension coil springs are corroded

oil level is low

Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,652 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Items removed from drivers view of road

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

The exhaust heatshield is in poor condition

The front wipers are worn

The rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Items removed from drivers view of road

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

The exhaust heatshield is in poor condition

The front wipers are worn

The rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,734 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 88,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 28,915 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LYF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

FP59 LYF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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