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FY59 EHB

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 EHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,430 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 82,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 78,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner part of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,402 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 52,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,682 miles

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2014 36,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,532 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 19,383 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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FY59 EHB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY59 EHB, 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 FY59 EHB registered?

FY59 EHB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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