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FP59 VJG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,435 mi
Last recorded85,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,435 miles

o/s front suspension strut top bearing appears quite rough

o/s rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2021 85,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front suspension strut top bearing appears quite rough

o/s rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,488 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 81,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,975 miles

Both rear tyre's deteriorating and starting to perish

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 52,966 miles

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

Both rear tyre's deteriorating and starting to perish

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,966 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,976 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,708 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 9,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 7,583 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 7,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 5,748 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 VJG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

FP59 VJG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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