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AJ59 LKY

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,674 mi
Last recorded43,674 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 43,674 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front o/s front n/srear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 41,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 41,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 38,998 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 38,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 37,060 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 37,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,356 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,735 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 32,735 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 31,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,371 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,607 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,176 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 20,321 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 16,707 miles

cracks/tears to all four tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2012 12,299 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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AJ59 LKY 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 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 AJ59 LKY, 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 AJ59 LKY registered?

AJ59 LKY is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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