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FP59 VDY

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,866 mi
Last recorded91,866 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 91,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 87,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,451 miles

Front front antiroll bar has moved on bushes ,different gap side to side.sercure will not bar back

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

vehicle has slight pull to n/s when pulling away,ok after

Fail 4 Mar 2024 86,451 miles

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

Front front antiroll bar has moved on bushes ,different gap side to side.sercure will not bar back

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

vehicle has slight pull to n/s when pulling away,ok after

Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,018 miles

vehicle pulls to left on road at slow speed

Pass 12 Feb 2022 84,943 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box but not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 81,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,635 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 67,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,168 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 50,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,420 miles

offside & nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,323 miles

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

engine oil level low

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 22,096 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have age related cracks

Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,304 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 VDY is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

FP59 VDY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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