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OY59 FUV

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 105,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 105,081 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 100,165 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 100,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,309 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 96,307 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 88,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,630 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 79,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,729 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,277 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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OY59 FUV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OY59 FUV, 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 OY59 FUV registered?

OY59 FUV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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