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FY59 EVF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,127 mi
Last recorded30,127 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 EVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 30,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 29,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 28,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 28,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 26,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 25,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and cracked lightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and cracked lightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,942 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2021 24,942 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 23,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,126 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 23,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,128 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 22,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,120 miles

tyres(all around) outer edge deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 EVF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY59 EVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 EVF registered?

FY59 EVF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FY59 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 EVF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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