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AV59 LVS

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,382 mi
Last recorded66,382 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 66,382 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 66,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 58,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,810 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 54,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 50,659 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 6 Aug 2021 46,415 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on the inner edges.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 46,415 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on the inner edges.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,359 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,114 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 37,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,766 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres perished/cracked on outer sidewalls; becoming low on tread [poor condition]

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (tred at 2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished (tred at 3.5 mm)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,080 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,228 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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AV59 LVS is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV59 LVS, 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 AV59 LVS registered?

AV59 LVS is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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