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FP59 VKE

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,818 mi
Last recorded148,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 141,638 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,358 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,918 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 121,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 115,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 95,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower gaiters (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,133 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 77,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,324 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,705 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,151 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 45,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,976 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,083 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 VKE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc 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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

FP59 VKE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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