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FP59 YRC

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,071 mi
Last recorded118,071 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 YRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,071 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,936 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 100,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,978 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 95,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,803 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,715 miles

Front Exhaust catalyst covers rattling

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust box hanger broken away but system still adequately supported

Fail 9 Aug 2016 78,715 miles

Front Exhaust catalyst covers rattling

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust box hanger broken away but system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,059 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Aug 2015 68,059 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,887 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 49,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,122 miles

slight cut in o/s/r tyre unable to see cords

Fail 13 Dec 2012 43,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cut in o/s/r tyre unable to see cords

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 YRC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

FP59 YRC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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