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FD59 LNF

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,324 mi
Last recorded125,324 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 LNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,324 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 110,226 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 110,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,511 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 64,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 54,701 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,328 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,934 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,009 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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FD59 LNF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD59 LNF, 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 FD59 LNF registered?

FD59 LNF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is FD59 LNF safe to buy?

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