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EA59 LTV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,038 mi
Last recorded113,038 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 LTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,038 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 113,038 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 103,107 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 103,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,287 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 58,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,639 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 47,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,427 miles

Air intake pipe insecure

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 8 Dec 2015 48,427 miles

Air intake pipe insecure

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,294 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 16,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 10,129 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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EA59 LTV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA59 LTV, 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 EA59 LTV registered?

EA59 LTV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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