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VK59 FLC

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,120 mi
Last recorded81,120 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 FLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,120 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres lightly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2017 81,120 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box front steel mounting bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,699 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear lightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear lightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,719 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,900 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 71,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undertray insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,773 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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VK59 FLC is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VK59 FLC, 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 VK59 FLC registered?

VK59 FLC is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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