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FP59 PWY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,662 mi
Last recorded147,662 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 PWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 147,662 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 147,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 138,059 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 138,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 126,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2024 126,563 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 118,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,983 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 108,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 97,638 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 85,814 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts-advise tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 85,814 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts-advise tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,358 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 53,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (185/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 53,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and Rear (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (185/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,771 miles

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated but system still supported

Pass 16 May 2016 29,655 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,650 miles

front brake discs look slightly worn and corroded

rear exhaust support strap corroded but system still secure

Fail 9 Nov 2015 28,650 miles

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

front brake discs look slightly worn and corroded

rear exhaust support strap corroded but system still secure

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,707 miles

nearside front wiper blade splitting.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,784 miles

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

backbox bracket broken, system still secure

Pass 24 Dec 2012 19,799 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 19,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PWY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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