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FV59 NBD

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,702 mi
Last recorded115,702 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 108,849 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 108,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 94,991 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 94,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 82,995 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,371 miles

emissions too clean / no print out given

Fail 3 May 2017 77,371 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

emissions too clean / no print out given

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,161 miles

emissions too clean / no print out given

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,823 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,309 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 38,786 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,786 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 NBD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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