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LC59 FLX

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,368 mi
Last recorded60,368 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 FLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 60,368 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 60,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 55,297 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 55,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 52,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,033 miles

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 18 Nov 2021 46,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 44,739 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 32,243 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 17 Nov 2015 27,789 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,453 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls badly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,140 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 FLX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC59 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

LC59 FLX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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