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LC59 YPX

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,778 mi
Last recorded121,778 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 YPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 121,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 108,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 97,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,039 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 75,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,458 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 60,180 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,653 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 55,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder missing (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 18,379 miles

airbox noisey

both front tyres worn

front brake discs are scored/lipped

front brakes showing rise and fall

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 YPX is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

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

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