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FP59 PVW

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 PVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 80,537 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 80,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,538 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 73,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,623 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 66,623 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,221 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 61,165 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,921 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replace.. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replace.. (4.4.3 (a))

both rear suspension coil springs rusty in places..

wear lips developing on edges of both rear brake discs..

Fail 17 Oct 2019 56,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end,recommend replace.. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replace.. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replace.. (4.4.3 (a))

both rear suspension coil springs rusty in places..

wear lips developing on edges of both rear brake discs..

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,270 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs rusty.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 53,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface area metal work coming away from disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension coil springs rusty.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,789 miles

Both rear tyres perishing inbetween tread patterns.small cuts present.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge,small cuts also present.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked flexi end. (3.6.B.2b)

Both rear tyres perishing inbetween tread patterns.small cuts present.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge,small cuts also present.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,972 miles

Both front brake discs developing wear lips on edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small cuts present both rear tyres.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,732 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 41,732 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket rusted through (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,284 miles

Rear brake discs slightly scored

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 PVW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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