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RV59 JFF

2009 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 JFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 77,368 miles

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front lower arm bushes splitting

offside rear outer seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Fail 31 Jul 2025 77,368 miles

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

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front lower arm bushes splitting

offside rear outer seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,612 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 31 Jul 2024 70,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,791 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2021 61,699 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 61,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,382 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,382 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,548 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,499 miles

front brake discs scored and worn

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

small dent in n/s/f wing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,456 miles

slight binding rear brakes

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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RV59 JFF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RV59 JFF, 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 RV59 JFF registered?

RV59 JFF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is RV59 JFF safe to buy?

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