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LB59 FSA

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,625 mi
Last recorded72,625 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 FSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s , n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s , n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s ,n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 71,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 70,598 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 70,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 68,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,415 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,515 miles

Nearside and offside repeater lamps has slightly condesation

Fail 14 Jun 2019 60,515 miles

Nearside and offside repeater lamps has slightly condesation

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,791 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner anti roll bar bush has signs of perishing but no movement detected

Fail 11 Jul 2017 47,353 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner anti roll bar bush has signs of perishing but no movement detected

oil on minimum level

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,278 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 34,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,498 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 19,498 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2012 17,708 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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LB59 FSA is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB59 FSA, 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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LB59 FSA is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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