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FV59 KWP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 KWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 97,318 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 97,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,437 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 73,437 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 42,059 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,223 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded / outer cover peeling (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,368 miles

Rear Exhaust: silencer outer shield insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2019 30,368 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust: silencer outer shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

inside of both front discs slightly pitted/worn.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 18,301 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on very end

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,367 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 10,678 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,635 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 9,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 KWP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KWP, 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 KWP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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