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LD59 AHF

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 AHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 127,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s outer sill corroding

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 123,646 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 123,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,820 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,251 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,767 miles

damage to o/s/f inner wing plastic panel

front bumper partly insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,767 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road heavy scratches to o/s (3.2 (a) (ii))

damage to o/s/f inner wing plastic panel

front bumper partly insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,837 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 88,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating outer wall

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,916 miles

front discs corroded

o/s lower edge of windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Feb 2017 80,916 miles

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

front discs corroded

o/s lower edge of windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Sep 2015 74,423 miles

Child Seat Fitted, Adult Seat Belt & Seat Security Not Checked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratches Across Swept Area, Drivers View (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat Fitted, Adult Seat Belt & Seat Security Not Checked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratches Across Swept Area, Drivers View (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,085 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Excessive Noise From Gearbox

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 57,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LD59 AHF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LD59 AHF, 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 LD59 AHF registered?

LD59 AHF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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