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FY59 UGW

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,125 mi
Last recorded86,125 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 80,859 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,496 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 75,406 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 65,811 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING RUSTY ON OUTER SURFACE

Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,278 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))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 60,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 53,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,837 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

rear exhaust hanger starting to break off

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,736 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Rear tyre treads well worn.

Slight play and wear in rear wheelbearings

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,198 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, rear brake pads appear well worn, front tyres well worn, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,566 miles

front brake pads and discs well worn, headlamp aims just within set limits.

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 UGW is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

FY59 UGW is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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