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LC59 UWN

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,153 mi
Last recorded108,153 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 UWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 107,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,631 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 83,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,767 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 57,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 35,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,410 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,337 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 14,337 miles

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

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 UWN is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 UWN, 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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LC59 UWN is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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