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FV09 VYF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 63,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 58,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 49,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,039 miles

exhaust brackets in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2019 37,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 32,824 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 23,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 17,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 8,582 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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FV09 VYF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV09 VYF, 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 FV09 VYF registered?

FV09 VYF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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