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LC59 VJE

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,170 mi
Last recorded73,170 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,170 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 73,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 72,003 miles

o/s/f strut top bearing requires attention

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,349 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,004 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2018 67,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,484 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,058 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,001 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,057 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,520 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 VJE is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC59 VJE registered?

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

Is LC59 VJE safe to buy?

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