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FP59 VBT

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

axle very corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount bearing beginning to seize

Rear Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mount bearing beginning to seize

Rear Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,345 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,060 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,211 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,623 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,126 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,126 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,500 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 32,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 32,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,652 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 20,955 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 20,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 VBT is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

FP59 VBT is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for FP59 VBT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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