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LC59 VHK

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,111 mi
Last recorded125,111 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 125,111 miles

CAR SERVICE DUE

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 125,111 miles

CAR SERVICE DUE

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 124,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

CAR SERVICE DUE

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 117,415 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 117,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2017 106,868 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 106,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

nearside dipped beam poor image

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,516 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 76,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,152 miles

air conditioning condensor deteriorating

stone chips in front screen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,745 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)

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 VHK is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

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

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