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FY59 EVM

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 EVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,936 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,669 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,772 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 84,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,314 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 73,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearly white (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,364 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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 EVM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

FY59 EVM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is FY59 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 EVM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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