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FP59 VDN

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,528 mi
Last recorded119,528 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 119,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 119,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Offside and Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,894 miles

Nearside Front cracked on inner side wall

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 112,871 miles

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

Nearside Front cracked on inner side wall

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 77,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil residue on the engine

Fail 23 May 2018 77,643 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front brakes fluctuation

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil residue on the engine

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,903 miles

corrosion to exhaust system and flexi unbonding

engine noisy

front brake discs lipped, corroded and faces grooved

offside front tyre worn 2/3mm and unevenly worn inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing low. 3mm

slight smear front wipers

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2017 68,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust system and flexi unbonding

engine noisy

front brake discs lipped, corroded and faces grooved

offside front tyre worn 2/3mm and unevenly worn inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing low. 3mm

slight smear front wipers

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 13 May 2015 51,813 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2015 51,664 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 39,304 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 28 May 2014 39,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,812 miles

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 VDN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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