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FY09 ULV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,107 mi
Last recorded110,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ULV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 110,107 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 109,848 miles

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

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16/87V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on the outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,348 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded and insecure insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2022 81,348 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded and insecure insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,727 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn low on the inner edge [ 195/55/16/87V ]

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,892 miles

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

front exhaust hanger insecure

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,238 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,582 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,833 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,909 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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FY09 ULV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY09 ULV, 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 FY09 ULV registered?

FY09 ULV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2009.

Is FY09 ULV safe to buy?

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