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EF59 LZX

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,751 mi
Last recorded49,751 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 49,751 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 49,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,377 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,236 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 42,221 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,211 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,817 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 14 Apr 2015 34,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 17,808 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 LZX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF59 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

EF59 LZX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is EF59 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 LZX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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