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FX59 ZKB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,833 mi
Last recorded55,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 ZKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,833 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,855 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,103 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,316 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 43,813 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 42,653 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,961 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,753 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,964 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,579 miles

Exhaust back box support strap corroding

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,565 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,565 miles

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

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

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

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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FX59 ZKB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FX59 ZKB, 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 FX59 ZKB registered?

FX59 ZKB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FX59 ZKB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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