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LD59 AZO

2009 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,878 mi
Last recorded47,878 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 AZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 47,878 miles

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

sun visor on the driver’s side slightly down

Fail 10 Dec 2025 47,878 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sun visor on the driver’s side slightly down

Pass 17 Dec 2024 45,873 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 42,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 42,365 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 40,711 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 38,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box strap corroded/broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 38,633 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white. (4.4.3 (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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

ALL TYRES. Manufactured date 2009.

Exhaust mounting defective rear box strap corroded/broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box,, strap corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 37,623 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicator bulbs, coatings deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box,, strap corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 37,002 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 33,366 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 33,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested inop. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 29,881 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 26,627 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 26,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 23,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,821 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 22,821 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2013 20,015 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 20,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2012 16,298 miles

front wiper blades starting to split & smear

parking brake travel long

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 AZO is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AZO, 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 AZO registered?

LD59 AZO is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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