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LC59 YPO

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 YPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 63,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 59,803 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,588 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,216 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 54,215 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 52,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 49,086 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,399 miles

Exhaust corroded on rear.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,256 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,027 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,185 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 27,386 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,681 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,438 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 YPO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YPO, 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 YPO registered?

LC59 YPO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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