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OY59 FVK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 64,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,015 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 59,015 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,778 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 53,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,490 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 51,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top mounting noisey

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,601 miles

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

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

exhaust strap broken but fully supported

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,971 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

Fail 11 Oct 2017 46,971 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,690 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust fully supported

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

all tyres cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2016 43,690 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust fully supported

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,434 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,353 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2014 31,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2013 22,285 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,285 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,413 miles

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 FVK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

OY59 FVK is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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