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PY59 FXV

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,166 mi
Last recorded86,166 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 FXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,794 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 71,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,948 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 67,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,042 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT SECTION OF EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,406 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,218 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 57,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,820 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,776 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,228 miles

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

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

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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PY59 FXV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY59 FXV, 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 PY59 FXV registered?

PY59 FXV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for PY59 FXV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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