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FV59 JTX

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,669 mi
Last recorded95,669 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 JTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 95,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 92,680 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

lower gearbox mount worn

nearside front support beam from sub frame to cross member corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly distorted

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front coil springs fouling inner arches when vehicle is raised

lower gearbox mount worn

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover worn/damaged

nearside front support beam from sub frame to cross member corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly distorted

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

possible worn top shocker bearings

Fail 27 Nov 2023 88,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail spring mounting bearing siezed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail spring mounting bearing siezed and spring not correctly seated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front coil springs fouling inner arches when vehicle is raised

minor oil leaks

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover damaged

nearside front tyre slightly worn edges

nearside rear brake pipe slightly distorted

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,900 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drivers door mirror is partially insecure

Engine has oil leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 71,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drivers door mirror is partially insecure

Engine has oil leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,183 miles

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2019 67,106 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,680 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Fail 2 Nov 2018 58,679 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,412 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,906 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,536 miles

Rear brake discs inner face slightly scored/worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 6,425 miles

Rear brake discs inner face scored corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 6,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs inner face badly scored and pitted

Rear brake discs inner face scored corroded

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 JTX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JTX, 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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FV59 JTX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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