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FV59 EYH

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,047 mi
Last recorded103,047 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,047 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 103,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,840 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 94,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 83,487 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge; 4mm where measured. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge; 4mm where measured. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip(s) in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 63,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge; 4mm where measured. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge; 4mm where measured. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip(s) in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,157 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 61,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,558 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,558 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces, both front discs. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,160 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,733 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 50,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,658 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,166 miles

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

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

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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FV59 EYH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FV59 EYH, 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 FV59 EYH registered?

FV59 EYH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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