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LC59 VHJ

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,959 mi
Last recorded95,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,959 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear coil springs corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,870 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension slight rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2019 88,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 77,396 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,149 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 72,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,139 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 VHJ 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 83.3%.

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 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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

LC59 VHJ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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