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FY59 SSZ

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 SSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,269 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 104,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,953 miles

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

exhaust heatshields are slightly loose

Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer shoulder, 3mm at measured point (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer shoulder, 3mm at measured point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,877 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2018 87,786 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,850 miles

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

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise urgent attention (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise urgent attention (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,843 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 68,593 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front bolt (sheard off) (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth.

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

rear exhaust bracket corroded loose, however exhaust still supported.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 59,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

rear exhaust bracket corroded loose, however exhaust still supported.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,213 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 48,213 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 33,748 miles

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

rear brake discs rusted and worn rear brake pads low

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,748 miles

rear brake discs rusted and worn rear brake pads low

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 SSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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