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EF59 LZR

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,317 mi
Last recorded132,317 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 132,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth *STRONG ADVISE 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 126,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth *STRONG ADVISE 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 123,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 123,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 121,001 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 121,001 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,526 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 115,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,569 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears [3mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,090 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,072 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,028 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,803 miles

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 22 Nov 2013 37,537 miles

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)

front brakes worn

Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front brakes worn

Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,370 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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EF59 LZR is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF59 LZR, 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 EF59 LZR registered?

EF59 LZR is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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