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FV59 RYD

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,867 mi
Last recorded16,867 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 RYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 16,867 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Feb 2026 16,867 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Feb 2025 15,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 15,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 175 65 14 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 15,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 14,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked on inner tread 175/65/r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 14,485 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 14,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 14,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing, soft side wall. Possibly run flat

Offside Front tyre sidewall soft 175,65,14

Pass 10 Dec 2018 13,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing 175,65,14

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 13,262 miles

Nearside Front tyre is damaged on the sidewall 175/65/14

Oil leak from front of engine ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 12,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from sump gasket ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 12,953 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from sump gasket ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 11,185 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 11,185 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 8,171 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 14,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 4,267 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 4,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 RYD is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

FV59 RYD is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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