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LC59 UWX

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,462 mi
Last recorded101,462 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 UWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 92,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,709 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 83,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,416 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,670 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,155 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 51,154 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,708 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 43,704 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing bolt missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 43,600 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 43,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer wall

n/s/r tyre has cut and perished on outer wall

n/s/r tyre worn low close to wear indicators 205/45r17

o/s/ r tyre perished on outer wall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 41,173 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres outer side walls slightly damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,970 miles

small cut offside front tyre 205/45/17

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,542 miles

Cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,777 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,382 miles

advise minor sidewall damage all round

advise nsf tyre worn close to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2014 21,382 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front brake pads worn low

advise minor sidewall damage all round

advise nsf tyre worn close to limit

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,353 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 14,353 miles

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

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 UWX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

LC59 UWX is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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