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LC59 JZG

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,503 mi
Last recorded59,503 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 JZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 59,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 54,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 54,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water added (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear

Fail 16 Sep 2023 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 34,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread ()

Fail 1 Oct 2022 34,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted upside down and insecure due to broken fitting clip. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,981 miles

Slight 'knock' from front - Possible anti roll bar mount bush/anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Sep 2019 17,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,036 miles

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2018 15,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres deteriorating.

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,609 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,802 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 11,802 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,010 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 10,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 8,029 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 6,184 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 4,452 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 JZG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

LC59 JZG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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