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FY59 TLX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 100,633 miles

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))

Fail 8 May 2024 100,631 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 23 Nov 2022 92,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,747 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,899 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2020 81,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,351 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 78,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 57,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 45,740 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 39,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,919 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,638 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 20,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear nail in tyre

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 TLX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

FY59 TLX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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