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FV59 JRX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,422 mi
Last recorded79,422 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 JRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front inner brake disc worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front inner brake disc worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 76,726 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NS & OS play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,695 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,321 miles

exhaust rear box strap/support deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,488 miles

Nearside wiper poor

Pass 2 Jul 2016 46,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,366 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,849 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,644 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 16,414 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,414 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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FV59 JRX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FV59 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

FV59 JRX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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