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PE59 FGP

2009 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,723 mi
Last recorded92,723 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,723 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 92,720 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,569 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 91,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2019 90,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 90,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,014 miles

windscreen wipers slight streaky

Pass 2 May 2017 68,504 miles

oil leak

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 2 May 2017 68,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 May 2016 51,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 47,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported full exhaust (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 23,874 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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PE59 FGP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE59 FGP, 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 PE59 FGP registered?

PE59 FGP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is PE59 FGP safe to buy?

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