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RO59 FYG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 FYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,846 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 87,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,004 miles

Air box on engine leaking air

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 86,004 miles

Air box on engine leaking air

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,057 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 72,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,283 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 57,283 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,937 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,299 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Aug 2012 12,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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RO59 FYG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO59 FYG, 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 RO59 FYG registered?

RO59 FYG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is RO59 FYG safe to buy?

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