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FY58 AVR

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,954 mi
Last recorded125,954 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 AVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 125,954 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 125,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 114,705 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre + inner edges getting bold ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,560 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 97,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,154 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 79,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,731 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge o/sr tyre perished and close to limit n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Sep 2020 63,726 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn inner edge o/sr tyre perished and close to limit n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,365 miles

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 32,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,197 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 11,182 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 6,368 miles

nearside front tyre has light cracking in side wall

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in side wall

offside front tyre has light cracking in side wall

offside rear tyre has light cracking in side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2012 5,308 miles

nearside front Tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear Tyre sidewall cracking

offside front Tyre cracking

offside rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2012 5,249 miles

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

nearside front Tyre sidewall cracking

nearside rear Tyre sidewall cracking

offside front Tyre cracking

offside rear Tyre sidewall cracking

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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FY58 AVR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY58 AVR, 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 FY58 AVR registered?

FY58 AVR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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