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FY59 EHO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 EHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,030 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 80,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 74,313 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 74,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 64,372 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 64,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,773 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 55,672 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 55,671 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,413 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 46,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,947 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear indicators faded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,270 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread and nail in offside front tyre

eml light on

Fail 10 Dec 2015 30,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges of tread and nail in offside front tyre

eml light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 17,219 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 17,192 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,266 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 EHO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EHO, 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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FY59 EHO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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