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FP59 VKJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,637 mi
Last recorded101,637 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,637 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,354 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket catching wheel removed

Pass 5 Mar 2016 40,633 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 40,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 36,198 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 36,198 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,453 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 VKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

FP59 VKJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is FP59 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 VKJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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