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LC59 CPE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,791 mi
Last recorded56,791 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 CPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 56,791 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 56,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,599 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 44,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,532 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim curb damage on outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 36,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner and outer sidewalls are cracked and split (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure Excessive free movement at steering wheel, suspect the securing nut is loose. (2.1.6)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls are cracked and split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,276 miles

Additional centre stop lamp not working. unable to determine if connected.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 21,657 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 21,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,956 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 16,956 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,947 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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LC59 CPE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LC59 CPE, 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 LC59 CPE registered?

LC59 CPE is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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