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LD59 LVZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,004 mi
Last recorded36,004 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 LVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 36,004 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 36,004 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 30,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 23,791 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,765 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,762 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 19,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,699 miles

Offside Rear Indicator faded quite heavily

Vehicle's OBD socket not found

Fail 2 Mar 2021 19,699 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve HEAVILY perished

Offside Rear Indicator faded quite heavily

Vehicle's OBD socket not found

Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,690 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 19,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,609 miles

Front WIPER BLADES SMEARING

Nearside Rear TYRE VALVE PERISHED & CRACKED

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 19,609 miles

Front WIPER BLADES SMEARING

Nearside Rear TYRE VALVE PERISHED & CRACKED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,219 miles

tyre valve cracked and perished

Fail 25 Apr 2017 19,219 miles

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

tyre valve cracked and perished

Pass 11 May 2016 18,628 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2016 18,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2015 16,612 miles

O/S/F tyre tread depth starting to get low

Rear tyres sidewalls perishing slightly

Pass 16 May 2014 13,301 miles

O/S/F tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Fail 16 May 2014 13,301 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2013 11,308 miles

n/s/r tyre pershing sidewall

o/s/f tyre pershing sidewall

o/s/r tyre pershing sidewall

Fail 17 May 2013 11,308 miles

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

all 4 tyres pershing sidewall

Pass 26 May 2012 6,214 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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LD59 LVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

LD59 LVZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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