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FY59 ZXH

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ZXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,662 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS & OS leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 52,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS & OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS & OS leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,460 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF & OSF dust covers leaking but preventing ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 45,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Small chip/crack in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2019 39,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake pads appear very low /discs heavily corrodid

fuse box cover missing from engine bay [not mot item]

rear silencer becoming rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2017 37,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake pads appear very low /discs heavily corrodid

fuse box cover missing from engine bay [not mot item]

rear silencer becoming rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,274 miles

rear silencer becoming very rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2016 33,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer becoming very rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,043 miles

rear brakes binding

rear silencer becoming very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside wiper blade split

rear silencer becoming very rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2014 26,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade split

rear silencer becoming very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,877 miles

front brake discs pitted /rear brakes binding slightly

rear silencer becoming rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,927 miles

back box in poor state / first skin adrift

front pads look low

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 ZXH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

FY59 ZXH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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