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FY59 EVC

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 121,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,695 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 121,558 miles

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

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

turbo heat shield insecure but not dangerous.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 120,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 120,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 119,839 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 94,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 94,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,048 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,340 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 72,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,888 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 57,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,870 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,870 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,756 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 EVC 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 70%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

FY59 EVC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FY59 EVC safe to buy?

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