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LD59 TZP

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,342 mi
Last recorded122,342 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 TZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,342 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 122,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,589 miles

Covers and trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper bracket corroded but not insecure.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 112,589 miles

Covers and trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper bracket corroded but not insecure.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,751 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 102,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,845 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,027 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front lower arm , rear bush unbonding with slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2020 72,027 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front lower arm , rear bush unbonding with slight play

Pass 9 May 2019 53,079 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket , heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 May 2019 53,079 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket , heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 May 2018 41,007 miles

engine oil leak

light corrosion to rear coil springs

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 May 2018 41,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

light corrosion to rear coil springs

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2017 28,470 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 28,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 21,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,779 miles

front screen chipped n/side

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 TZP is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

LD59 TZP is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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