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FY59 ZXM

2009 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,859 mi
Last recorded118,859 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ZXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,859 miles

Slight corrosion rear arches, axle, chassis legs/inner sills. Slight seep at O/S/R shock absorber. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,159 miles

Rear Shock absorbers have light misting of oil Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers have light misting of oil Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,411 miles

Rear Shock absorbers have light misting of oil Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 106,411 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers have light misting of oil Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,362 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion rear axle, chassis legs/inner sill areas. Exhaust flexy section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,244 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 95,243 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 86,703 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 86,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 79,082 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 79,081 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 72,175 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2017 72,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 64,173 miles

2 child seats fitted to the rear preventing full inspection of seat belts

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2016 64,161 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both number plate bulbs inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

2 child seats fitted to the rear preventing full inspection of seat belts

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2015 55,380 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 55,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn low on edges

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,876 miles

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

service light on.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 42,876 miles

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

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

service light on.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,346 miles

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

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

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 ZXM is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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