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EY59 LNE

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,957 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracking on edge. (2016)

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked. No effect on emitted lights.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 76,995 miles

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

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracking on edge. (2016)

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked. No effect on emitted lights.

Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,714 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,575 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 72,575 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,312 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 70,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,878 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 67,878 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 64,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,316 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,858 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,935 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 56,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,759 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 7 Nov 2016 47,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,618 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 37,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,726 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 17,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Nov 2013 17,609 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2012 9,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,879 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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EY59 LNE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EY59 LNE, 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 EY59 LNE registered?

EY59 LNE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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